Marian Catholic College vs Mount St Patrick College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 638 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
Mount St Patrick College
Murwillumbah · Catholic high school · 7-12
823 students · ICSEA 1071
| Measure | Marian Catholic College Kenthurst NSW | Mount St Patrick College Murwillumbah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #146 of 539 | #52 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #356 of 1,472 | #147 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,035 | 823 |
| Girls / boys | 569 / 466 | 428 / 395 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 219 | 163 |
| Year 12 cohort | 118 | 113 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 1071 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 74.6 | 71.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 25.0 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Kenthurst 2156 | Murwillumbah 2484 |
| Council area | The Hills | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | mariankenthurst.catholic.edu.au/ | www.mursclism.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount St Patrick College scores higher on the Success Index (75.7 vs 67.1).
- •Marian Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 1071), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount St Patrick College has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.9).
- •Marian Catholic College is the larger school with 1,035 students compared with 823.
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 Mount St Patrick College?
On the Success Index, Mount St Patrick College ranks higher (75.7 vs 67.1 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 Mount St Patrick College?
About 638 km in a straight line, between Kenthurst and Murwillumbah 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 Mount St Patrick College has 11.5.
How do Marian Catholic College and Mount St Patrick College rank in NSW?
Marian Catholic College is 146th of 539 and Mount St Patrick College is 52nd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.