Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta vs Scone Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 197 km 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
Scone Grammar School
Scone · Independent combined · K-12
692 students · ICSEA 1025
| Measure | Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta Harris Park NSW | Scone Grammar School Scone NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #231 of 314 | #204 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #762 of 1,259 | #653 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,282 | 692 |
| Girls / boys | 648 / 634 | 344 / 348 |
| Foundation intake | 87 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | 113 | 83 |
| Year 12 cohort | 94 | 38 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 1025 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 105.5 | 52.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.9 | 23.6 |
| Language background other than English | 99% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 6% |
| Suburb | Harris Park 2150 | Scone 2337 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Upper Hunter |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.mchf.nsw.edu.au | www.sgs.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Scone Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (50.2 vs 45.2).
- •Scone Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1025 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.2).
- •Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta is the larger school with 1,282 students compared with 692.
- •Scone Grammar School has grown faster over five years (28% vs 5%).
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 Scone Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Scone Grammar School ranks higher (50.2 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 Scone Grammar School?
About 197 km in a straight line, between Harris Park and Scone 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 Scone Grammar School has 13.2.
How do Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta and Scone Grammar School rank in NSW?
Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta is 231st of 314 and Scone Grammar School is 204th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.