Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta vs St Oliver's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 691 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
St Oliver's Primary School
Harris Park · Catholic primary · K-6
167 students · ICSEA 1100
| Measure | Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta Harris Park NSW | St Oliver's Primary School Harris Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #231 of 314 | #139 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #762 of 1,259 | #539 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,282 | 167 |
| Girls / boys | 648 / 634 | 71 / 96 |
| Foundation intake | 87 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | 113 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 94 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 1100 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 105.5 | 12.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.9 | 5.3 |
| Language background other than English | 99% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Harris Park 2150 | Harris Park 2150 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mchf.nsw.edu.au | www.stoliversharrispark.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Oliver's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.0 vs 45.2).
- •St Oliver's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.3).
- •Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta is the larger school with 1,282 students compared with 167.
- •Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta has grown faster over five years (5% vs -3%).
- •Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta is a independent school while St Oliver's Primary School is a catholic 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 St Oliver's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Oliver's Primary School ranks higher (75.0 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 St Oliver's Primary School?
About 691 m in a straight line, between Harris Park and Harris Park 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 St Oliver's Primary School has 13.3.
How do Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta and St Oliver's Primary School rank in NSW?
Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta is 231st of 314 and St Oliver's Primary School is 139th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.