Marist College Eastwood vs Mercy Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 9.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marist College Eastwood
Eastwood · Catholic high school · 7-12
976 students · ICSEA 1119
Mercy Catholic College
Chatswood · Catholic high school · 7-12
728 students · ICSEA 1134
| Measure | Marist College Eastwood Eastwood NSW | Mercy Catholic College Chatswood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #56 of 539 | #45 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #160 of 1,472 | #119 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 976 | 728 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 976 | 728 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 168 | 126 |
| Year 12 cohort | 152 | 125 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1134 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.2 | 56.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 11.5 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Eastwood 2122 | Chatswood 2067 |
| Council area | Ryde | Willoughby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | maristeastwood.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.mercychatswood.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mercy Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (76.7 vs 75.3).
- •Mercy Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1134 vs 1119), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mercy Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.9).
- •Marist College Eastwood is the larger school with 976 students compared with 728.
- •Marist College Eastwood has grown faster over five years (12% vs 3%).
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 College Eastwood better than Mercy Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Mercy Catholic College ranks higher (76.7 vs 75.3 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 Marist College Eastwood and Mercy Catholic College?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Eastwood and Chatswood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marist College Eastwood has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mercy Catholic College has 12.9.
How do Marist College Eastwood and Mercy Catholic College rank in NSW?
Marist College Eastwood is 56th of 539 and Mercy Catholic College is 45th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.