Marian Catholic College vs Wade High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marian Catholic College
Griffith · Catholic high school · 7-12
701 students · ICSEA 1012
Wade High School
Griffith · Government high school · 6-12
461 students · ICSEA 918
| Measure | Marian Catholic College Griffith NSW | Wade High School Griffith NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #260 of 539 | #424 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #682 of 1,472 | #1168 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 6-12 |
| Students | 701 | 461 |
| Girls / boys | 387 / 314 | 219 / 242 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 140 | 90 |
| Year 12 cohort | 101 | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1012 | 918 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 7.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.0 | 60.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.8 | 14.7 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 20% |
| Suburb | Griffith 2680 | Griffith 2680 |
| Council area | Griffith | Griffith |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.mccww.catholic.edu.au | mrhswade-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Marian Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (52.6 vs 30.5).
- •Marian Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1012 vs 918), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wade High School has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 12.5).
- •Marian Catholic College is the larger school with 701 students compared with 461.
- •Marian Catholic College is a catholic school while Wade High 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 Marian Catholic College better than Wade High School?
On the Success Index, Marian Catholic College ranks higher (52.6 vs 30.5 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 Marian Catholic College and Wade High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Griffith and Griffith in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marian Catholic College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wade High School has 7.7.
How do Marian Catholic College and Wade High School rank in NSW?
Marian Catholic College is 260th of 539 and Wade High School is 424th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.