Maroubra Bay Public School vs St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 353 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Maroubra Bay Public School
Maroubra · Government primary · K-6
269 students · ICSEA 1055
St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School
Maroubra · Catholic primary · K-6
388 students · ICSEA 1109
| Measure | Maroubra Bay Public School Maroubra NSW | St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School Maroubra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #784 of 1,619 | #149 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2384 of 4,908 | #556 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 269 | 388 |
| Girls / boys | 138 / 131 | 162 / 226 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1109 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 24.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 3.3 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 4% |
| Suburb | Maroubra 2035 | Maroubra 2035 |
| Council area | Randwick | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | maroubraba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | smsjmaroubra.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.8 vs 54.3).
- •St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 1055), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.4).
- •St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 388 students compared with 269.
- •St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -32%).
- •Maroubra Bay Public School is a government school while St Mary - St Joseph Catholic 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 Maroubra Bay Public School better than St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School ranks higher (74.8 vs 54.3 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 Maroubra Bay Public School and St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School?
About 353 m in a straight line, between Maroubra and Maroubra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maroubra Bay Public School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School has 15.6.
How do Maroubra Bay Public School and St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Maroubra Bay Public School is 784th of 1,619 and St Mary - St Joseph Catholic Primary School is 149th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.