Marcellin College vs Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.9 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
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College
Kensington · Catholic high school · 7-12
702 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Marcellin College Randwick NSW | Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College Kensington NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #130 of 539 | #118 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #322 of 1,472 | #299 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 964 | 702 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 964 | 702 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 169 | 92 |
| Year 12 cohort | 152 | 136 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1100 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.2 | 54.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 15.4 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Randwick 2031 | Kensington 2033 |
| Council area | Randwick | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | marcellinrandwick.syd.catholic.edu.au | olshkensington.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College scores higher on the Success Index (69.4 vs 68.2).
- •Marcellin College has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 1083), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.5).
- •Marcellin College is the larger school with 964 students compared with 702.
- •Marcellin College has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -17%).
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 College?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College ranks higher (69.4 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 College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Randwick and Kensington 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 College has 12.9.
How do Marcellin College and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College rank in NSW?
Marcellin College is 130th of 539 and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College is 118th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.