Marist Sisters' College Woolwich vs Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 2.1 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
Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus
Rozelle · Government high school · 7-10
854 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | Marist Sisters' College Woolwich Woolwich NSW | Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus Rozelle NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #133 of 539 | #55 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #328 of 1,472 | #159 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-10 |
| Students | 937 | 854 |
| Girls / boys | 937 / 0 | 335 / 519 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 177 | 194 |
| Year 12 cohort | 146 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1101 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 69.7 | 64.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 16.4 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | Woolwich 2110 | Rozelle 2039 |
| Council area | Hunters Hill | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mscwoolwich.syd.catholic.edu.au/ | balmain-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus scores higher on the Success Index (75.5 vs 68.0).
- •Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus has the higher ICSEA (1112 vs 1101), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marist Sisters' College Woolwich is the larger school with 937 students compared with 854.
- •Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus has grown faster over five years (13% vs -7%).
- •Marist Sisters' College Woolwich is a catholic school while Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus 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 Sisters' College Woolwich better than Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus?
On the Success Index, Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus ranks higher (75.5 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 Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Woolwich and Rozelle 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 Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus has 13.2.
How do Marist Sisters' College Woolwich and Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus rank in NSW?
Marist Sisters' College Woolwich is 133rd of 539 and Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus is 55th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.