Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta vs The Lakes Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 34 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
The Lakes Christian College
Castlereagh · Independent combined · K-12
330 students · ICSEA 1022
| Measure | Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta Harris Park NSW | The Lakes Christian College Castlereagh NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #231 of 314 | #233 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #762 of 1,259 | #766 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,282 | 330 |
| Girls / boys | 648 / 634 | 180 / 150 |
| Foundation intake | 87 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | 113 | 44 |
| Year 12 cohort | 94 | 5 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 1022 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 105.5 | 24.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.9 | 13.4 |
| Language background other than English | 99% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 7% |
| Suburb | Harris Park 2150 | Castlereagh 2749 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mchf.nsw.edu.au | www.thelakescc.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (45.2 vs 44.9).
- •Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 1022), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.7).
- •Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta is the larger school with 1,282 students compared with 330.
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 The Lakes Christian College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta and The Lakes Christian College?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Harris Park and Castlereagh 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 The Lakes Christian College has 13.7.
How do Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta and The Lakes Christian College rank in NSW?
Maronite College of the Holy Family - Parramatta is 231st of 314 and The Lakes Christian College is 233rd of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.