Mainsbridge School vs Marsden Road Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mainsbridge School
Liverpool · Government special · U
125 students · ICSEA 949
Marsden Road Public School
Liverpool · Government primary · K-6
726 students · ICSEA 977
| Measure | Mainsbridge School Liverpool NSW | Marsden Road Public School Liverpool NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1162 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3639 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | K-6 |
| Students | 125 | 726 |
| Girls / boys | 42 / 83 | 361 / 365 |
| Foundation intake | – | 92 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 949 | 977 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 4.7 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 43.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.7 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 82% | 90% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Liverpool 2170 | Liverpool 2170 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mainsbridge.schools.nsw.gov.au | marsdenrd-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Marsden Road Public School has the higher ICSEA (977 vs 949), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mainsbridge School has fewer students per teacher (4.7 vs 16.6).
- •Marsden Road Public School is the larger school with 726 students compared with 125.
- •Mainsbridge School has grown faster over five years (20% vs 4%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mainsbridge School better than Marsden Road Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mainsbridge School and Marsden Road Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mainsbridge School has 4.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marsden Road Public School has 16.6.
How do Mainsbridge School and Marsden Road Public School rank in NSW?
Mainsbridge School is unranked and Marsden Road Public School is 1162nd of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.