Marian Catholic College vs Middle Dural Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 4.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marian Catholic College
Kenthurst · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,035 students · ICSEA 1073
Middle Dural Public School
Middle Dural · Government primary · K-6
31 students · ICSEA 1007
| Measure | Marian Catholic College Kenthurst NSW | Middle Dural Public School Middle Dural NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #146 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #356 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,035 | 31 |
| Girls / boys | 569 / 466 | 14 / 17 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 219 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 118 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 1007 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 74.6 | 2.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 1.1 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 10% |
| Suburb | Kenthurst 2156 | Middle Dural 2158 |
| Council area | The Hills | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mariankenthurst.catholic.edu.au/ | middledura-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Marian Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (67.1 vs 48.3).
- •Marian Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 1007), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Middle Dural Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.9).
- •Marian Catholic College is the larger school with 1,035 students compared with 31.
- •Marian Catholic College has grown faster over five years (1% vs -18%).
- •Marian Catholic College is a catholic school while Middle Dural 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 Marian Catholic College better than Middle Dural Public School?
On the Success Index, Marian Catholic College ranks higher (67.1 vs 48.3 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 Middle Dural Public School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Kenthurst and Middle Dural in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marian Catholic College has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Middle Dural Public School has 11.1.
How do Marian Catholic College and Middle Dural Public School rank in NSW?
Marian Catholic College is 146th of 539 and Middle Dural Public School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.