Marcellin College vs Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 252 m 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
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Randwick · Catholic primary · K-6
472 students · ICSEA 1160
| Measure | Marcellin College Randwick NSW | Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Randwick NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #130 of 539 | #63 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #322 of 1,472 | #261 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 964 | 472 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 964 | 246 / 226 |
| Foundation intake | – | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | 169 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 152 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1100 | 1160 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.2 | 29.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Randwick 2031 | Randwick 2031 |
| Council area | Randwick | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | marcellinrandwick.syd.catholic.edu.au | olshrandwick.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.9 vs 68.2).
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1160 vs 1100), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marcellin College has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.1).
- •Marcellin College is the larger school with 964 students compared with 472.
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -2%).
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 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School ranks higher (78.9 vs 68.2 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Marcellin College and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School?
About 252 m in a straight line, between Randwick and Randwick in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marcellin College has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School has 16.1.
How do Marcellin College and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Marcellin College is 130th of 539 and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is 63rd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.