Marist College Eastwood vs Ngarala Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 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
Ngarala Public School
Epping · Government primary · K-6
380 students · ICSEA 1118
| Measure | Marist College Eastwood Eastwood NSW | Ngarala Public School Epping NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #56 of 539 | #85 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #160 of 1,472 | #327 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 976 | 380 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 976 | 186 / 194 |
| Foundation intake | – | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | 168 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 152 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1118 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.2 | 24.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 88% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Eastwood 2122 | Epping 2121 |
| Council area | Ryde | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | maristeastwood.syd.catholic.edu.au | ngarala-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Ngarala Public School scores higher on the Success Index (78.0 vs 75.3).
- •Marist College Eastwood has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1118), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marist College Eastwood has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.4).
- •Marist College Eastwood is the larger school with 976 students compared with 380.
- •Marist College Eastwood is a catholic school while Ngarala Public School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Ngarala Public School?
On the Success Index, Ngarala Public School ranks higher (78.0 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 Ngarala Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Eastwood and Epping 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 Ngarala Public School has 15.4.
How do Marist College Eastwood and Ngarala Public School rank in NSW?
Marist College Eastwood is 56th of 539 and Ngarala Public School is 85th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.