Marist Sisters' College Woolwich vs Saint Ignatius' College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marist Sisters' College Woolwich
Woolwich · Catholic high school · 7-12
937 students · ICSEA 1101
Saint Ignatius' College
Lane Cove · Independent combined · 5-12
1,613 students · ICSEA 1159
| Measure | Marist Sisters' College Woolwich Woolwich NSW | Saint Ignatius' College Lane Cove NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #133 of 539 | #35 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #328 of 1,472 | #84 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | 5-12 |
| Students | 937 | 1,613 |
| Girls / boys | 937 / 0 | 0 / 1,613 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 177 | 205 |
| Year 12 cohort | 146 | 239 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1101 | 1159 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 68% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 69.7 | 179.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 115.3 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Woolwich 2110 | Lane Cove 2066 |
| Council area | Hunters Hill | Lane Cove |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mscwoolwich.syd.catholic.edu.au/ | www.riverview.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Saint Ignatius' College scores higher on the Success Index (81.3 vs 68.0).
- •Saint Ignatius' College has the higher ICSEA (1159 vs 1101), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Saint Ignatius' College has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 13.4).
- •Saint Ignatius' College is the larger school with 1,613 students compared with 937.
- •Saint Ignatius' College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -7%).
- •Marist Sisters' College Woolwich is a catholic school while Saint Ignatius' College is an independent 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 Sisters' College Woolwich better than Saint Ignatius' College?
On the Success Index, Saint Ignatius' College ranks higher (81.3 vs 68.0 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 Sisters' College Woolwich and Saint Ignatius' College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Woolwich and Lane Cove in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marist Sisters' College Woolwich has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Saint Ignatius' College has 9.0.
How do Marist Sisters' College Woolwich and Saint Ignatius' College rank in NSW?
Marist Sisters' College Woolwich is 133rd of 539 and Saint Ignatius' College is 35th of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.