Marist College Eastwood vs St Kevin's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 128 m 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
St Kevin's Catholic Primary School
Eastwood · Catholic primary · K-6
373 students · ICSEA 1115
| Measure | Marist College Eastwood Eastwood NSW | St Kevin's Catholic Primary School Eastwood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #56 of 539 | #440 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #160 of 1,472 | #1335 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 976 | 373 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 976 | 173 / 200 |
| Foundation intake | – | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | 168 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 152 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1115 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.2 | 21.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Eastwood 2122 | Eastwood 2122 |
| Council area | Ryde | Ryde |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | maristeastwood.syd.catholic.edu.au | stkeastwood.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Marist College Eastwood scores higher on the Success Index (75.3 vs 66.5).
- •Marist College Eastwood has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1115), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marist College Eastwood has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.0).
- •Marist College Eastwood is the larger school with 976 students compared with 373.
- •Marist College Eastwood has grown faster over five years (12% vs -6%).
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 St Kevin's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Marist College Eastwood ranks higher (75.3 vs 66.5 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 St Kevin's Catholic Primary School?
About 128 m in a straight line, between Eastwood and Eastwood 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 St Kevin's Catholic Primary School has 17.0.
How do Marist College Eastwood and St Kevin's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Marist College Eastwood is 56th of 539 and St Kevin's Catholic Primary School is 440th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.