Marist Catholic College North Shore vs St Mary's Cathedral College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 4.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marist Catholic College North Shore
North Sydney · Catholic combined · K-12
1,609 students · ICSEA 1166
St Mary's Cathedral College
Sydney · Catholic combined · K-12
937 students · ICSEA 1125
| Measure | Marist Catholic College North Shore North Sydney NSW | St Mary's Cathedral College Sydney NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #29 of 314 | #63 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #74 of 1,259 | #182 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,609 | 937 |
| Girls / boys | 669 / 940 | 127 / 810 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | 236 | 155 |
| Year 12 cohort | 115 | 112 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +96% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1166 | 1125 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 112.2 | 72.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.0 | 17.5 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 61% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | North Sydney 2060 | Sydney 2000 |
| Council area | North Sydney | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mccns.syd.catholic.edu.au/ | smccsydney.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Marist Catholic College North Shore scores higher on the Success Index (82.0 vs 74.9).
- •Marist Catholic College North Shore has the higher ICSEA (1166 vs 1125), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's Cathedral College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.3).
- •Marist Catholic College North Shore is the larger school with 1,609 students compared with 937.
- •Marist Catholic College North Shore has grown faster over five years (96% vs 18%).
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 Marist Catholic College North Shore better than St Mary's Cathedral College?
On the Success Index, Marist Catholic College North Shore ranks higher (82.0 vs 74.9 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 Marist Catholic College North Shore and St Mary's Cathedral College?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between North Sydney and Sydney in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marist Catholic College North Shore has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Cathedral College has 13.0.
How do Marist Catholic College North Shore and St Mary's Cathedral College rank in NSW?
Marist Catholic College North Shore is 29th of 314 and St Mary's Cathedral College is 63rd of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.