Marian Catholic College vs St Madeleine's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 56 m 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 Madeleine's Primary School
Kenthurst · Catholic primary · K-6
388 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Marian Catholic College Kenthurst NSW | St Madeleine's Primary School Kenthurst NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #146 of 539 | #398 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #356 of 1,472 | #1234 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,035 | 388 |
| Girls / boys | 569 / 466 | 213 / 175 |
| Foundation intake | – | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | 219 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 118 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 74.6 | 26.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Kenthurst 2156 | Kenthurst 2156 |
| Council area | The Hills | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mariankenthurst.catholic.edu.au/ | www.stmadeleineskenthurst.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (67.1 vs 67.7).
- •Marian Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 1064), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marian Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.5).
- •Marian Catholic College is the larger school with 1,035 students compared with 388.
- •St Madeleine's Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% 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 Madeleine's Primary 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 Marian Catholic College and St Madeleine's Primary School?
About 56 m in a straight line, between Kenthurst and Kenthurst 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 Madeleine's Primary School has 14.5.
How do Marian Catholic College and St Madeleine's Primary School rank in NSW?
Marian Catholic College is 146th of 539 and St Madeleine's Primary School is 398th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.