Marcellin College vs Randwick Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 338 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
Randwick Public School
Randwick · Government primary · K-6
853 students · ICSEA 1155
| Measure | Marcellin College Randwick NSW | Randwick Public School Randwick NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #130 of 539 | #205 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #322 of 1,472 | #727 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 964 | 853 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 964 | 436 / 417 |
| Foundation intake | – | 133 |
| Year 7 cohort | 169 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 152 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1100 | 1155 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 63% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.2 | 48.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 5.2 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 50% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Randwick 2031 | Randwick 2031 |
| Council area | Randwick | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | marcellinrandwick.syd.catholic.edu.au | randwick-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Randwick Public School scores higher on the Success Index (73.1 vs 68.2).
- •Randwick Public School has the higher ICSEA (1155 vs 1100), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marcellin College has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.6).
- •Marcellin College is the larger school with 964 students compared with 853.
- •Marcellin College has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -12%).
- •Marcellin College is a catholic school while Randwick Public School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Randwick Public School?
On the Success Index, Randwick Public School ranks higher (73.1 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 Randwick Public School?
About 338 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 Randwick Public School has 17.6.
How do Marcellin College and Randwick Public School rank in NSW?
Marcellin College is 130th of 539 and Randwick Public School is 205th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.