Marcellin College vs Marist Sisters' College Woolwich
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 11 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marcellin College
Randwick · Catholic high school · 7-12
964 students · ICSEA 1100
Marist Sisters' College Woolwich
Woolwich · Catholic high school · 7-12
937 students · ICSEA 1101
| Measure | Marcellin College Randwick NSW | Marist Sisters' College Woolwich Woolwich NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #130 of 539 | #133 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #322 of 1,472 | #328 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 964 | 937 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 964 | 937 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 169 | 177 |
| Year 12 cohort | 152 | 146 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1100 | 1101 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.2 | 69.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 21.3 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Randwick 2031 | Woolwich 2110 |
| Council area | Randwick | Hunters Hill |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | marcellinrandwick.syd.catholic.edu.au | mscwoolwich.syd.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (68.2 vs 68.0).
- •Marist Sisters' College Woolwich has the higher ICSEA (1101 vs 1100), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marcellin College is the larger school with 964 students compared with 937.
- •Marcellin College has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -7%).
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 Marcellin College better than Marist Sisters' College Woolwich?
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 Marcellin College and Marist Sisters' College Woolwich?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Randwick and Woolwich in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marcellin College has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marist Sisters' College Woolwich has 13.4.
How do Marcellin College and Marist Sisters' College Woolwich rank in NSW?
Marcellin College is 130th of 539 and Marist Sisters' College Woolwich is 133rd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.