Marian Catholic College vs St John Paul II Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 10 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
St John Paul II Catholic College
Schofields · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,159 students · ICSEA 1074
| Measure | Marian Catholic College Kenthurst NSW | St John Paul II Catholic College Schofields NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #146 of 539 | #83 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #356 of 1,472 | #230 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,035 | 1,159 |
| Girls / boys | 569 / 466 | 590 / 569 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 219 | 237 |
| Year 12 cohort | 118 | 122 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 1074 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 74.6 | 85.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 28.2 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Kenthurst 2156 | Schofields 2762 |
| Council area | The Hills | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mariankenthurst.catholic.edu.au/ | www.stjohnpaul2.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St John Paul II Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (72.3 vs 67.1).
- •St John Paul II Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1074 vs 1073), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John Paul II Catholic College is the larger school with 1,159 students compared with 1,035.
- •St John Paul II Catholic College has grown faster over five years (15% vs 1%).
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 St John Paul II Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St John Paul II Catholic College ranks higher (72.3 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 St John Paul II Catholic College?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Kenthurst and Schofields 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 St John Paul II Catholic College has 13.6.
How do Marian Catholic College and St John Paul II Catholic College rank in NSW?
Marian Catholic College is 146th of 539 and St John Paul II Catholic College is 83rd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.