Marrickville High School vs St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 514 m 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
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
Marrickville · Catholic primary · K-6
372 students · ICSEA 1072
| Measure | Marrickville High School Marrickville NSW | St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Marrickville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #60 of 539 | #333 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #167 of 1,472 | #1095 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 625 | 372 |
| Girls / boys | 240 / 385 | 187 / 185 |
| Foundation intake | – | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | 102 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 95 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +33% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 1072 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.9 | 22.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 2.3 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 69% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Marrickville 2204 | Marrickville 2204 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | marrickvil-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | stbmarrickville.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Marrickville High School scores higher on the Success Index (75.1 vs 69.1).
- •St Brigid's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 1052), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marrickville High School has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 16.8).
- •Marrickville High School is the larger school with 625 students compared with 372.
- •Marrickville High School has grown faster over five years (33% vs 8%).
- •Marrickville High School is a government school while St Brigid's 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 Marrickville High School better than St Brigid's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Marrickville High School ranks higher (75.1 vs 69.1 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 St Brigid's Catholic Primary School?
About 514 m in a straight line, between Marrickville and Marrickville 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 St Brigid's Catholic Primary School has 16.8.
How do Marrickville High School and St Brigid's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Marrickville High School is 60th of 539 and St Brigid's Catholic Primary School is 333rd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.