Marcellin College vs The Joseph Varga School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 352 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
The Joseph Varga School
Randwick · Independent special · U
8 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Marcellin College Randwick NSW | The Joseph Varga School Randwick NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #130 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #322 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 964 | 8 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 964 | 2 / 6 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 169 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 152 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1100 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.2 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 3.0 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Randwick 2031 | Randwick 2031 |
| Council area | Randwick | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | marcellinrandwick.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.josephvargaschool.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •The Joseph Varga School has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1100), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marcellin College is the larger school with 964 students compared with 8.
- •Marcellin College is a catholic school while The Joseph Varga School is an independent 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 The Joseph Varga 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 Marcellin College and The Joseph Varga School?
About 352 m in a straight line, between Randwick and Randwick in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Marcellin College and The Joseph Varga School rank in NSW?
Marcellin College is 130th of 539 and The Joseph Varga School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.