Marrickville High School vs Newington College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marrickville High School
Marrickville · Government high school · 7-12
625 students · ICSEA 1052
Newington College
Stanmore · Independent combined · K-12
2,072 students · ICSEA 1182
| Measure | Marrickville High School Marrickville NSW | Newington College Stanmore NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #60 of 539 | #9 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #167 of 1,472 | #26 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 625 | 2,072 |
| Girls / boys | 240 / 385 | 0 / 2,072 |
| Foundation intake | – | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | 102 | 249 |
| Year 12 cohort | 95 | 240 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +33% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 1182 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 74% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.9 | 228.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 135.4 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Marrickville 2204 | Stanmore 2048 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | marrickvil-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.newington.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Newington College scores higher on the Success Index (86.9 vs 75.1).
- •Newington College has the higher ICSEA (1182 vs 1052), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newington College is the larger school with 2,072 students compared with 625.
- •Marrickville High School has grown faster over five years (33% vs 3%).
- •Marrickville High School is a government school while Newington College is an independent 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 Marrickville High School better than Newington College?
On the Success Index, Newington College ranks higher (86.9 vs 75.1 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 Marrickville High School and Newington College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Marrickville and Stanmore in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marrickville High School has 9.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newington College has 9.1.
How do Marrickville High School and Newington College rank in NSW?
Marrickville High School is 60th of 539 and Newington College is 9th of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.