Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta vs Parramatta Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 888 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta
Harris Park · Independent combined · K-12
1,282 students · ICSEA 1023
Parramatta Public School
Parramatta · Government primary · K-6
671 students · ICSEA 1134
| Measure | Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta Harris Park NSW | Parramatta Public School Parramatta NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #231 of 314 | #410 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #762 of 1,259 | #1260 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,282 | 671 |
| Girls / boys | 648 / 634 | 353 / 318 |
| Foundation intake | 87 | 86 |
| Year 7 cohort | 113 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 94 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 1134 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 105.5 | 40.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.9 | 4.3 |
| Language background other than English | 99% | 96% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Harris Park 2150 | Parramatta 2150 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mchf.nsw.edu.au | parramatta-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Parramatta Public School scores higher on the Success Index (67.4 vs 45.2).
- •Parramatta Public School has the higher ICSEA (1134 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 16.4).
- •Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta is the larger school with 1,282 students compared with 671.
- •Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta has grown faster over five years (5% vs -33%).
- •Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta is a independent school while Parramatta 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 Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta better than Parramatta Public School?
On the Success Index, Parramatta Public School ranks higher (67.4 vs 45.2 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 Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta and Parramatta Public School?
About 888 m in a straight line, between Harris Park and Parramatta in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parramatta Public School has 16.4.
How do Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta and Parramatta Public School rank in NSW?
Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta is 231st of 314 and Parramatta Public School is 410th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.