Marrickville Public School vs Newington College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 915 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marrickville Public School
Marrickville · Government primary · K-6
213 students · ICSEA 1090
Newington College
Stanmore · Independent combined · K-12
2,072 students · ICSEA 1182
| Measure | Marrickville Public School Marrickville NSW | Newington College Stanmore NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #190 of 1,619 | #9 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #680 of 4,908 | #26 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 213 | 2,072 |
| Girls / boys | 106 / 107 | 0 / 2,072 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 249 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 240 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1090 | 1182 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 74% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 228.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 135.4 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 1% |
| Suburb | Marrickville 2204 | Stanmore 2048 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | marrickvil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.newington.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Newington College scores higher on the Success Index (86.9 vs 73.5).
- •Newington College has the higher ICSEA (1182 vs 1090), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newington College has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 13.7).
- •Newington College is the larger school with 2,072 students compared with 213.
- •Newington College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -20%).
- •Marrickville Public 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 Public School better than Newington College?
On the Success Index, Newington College ranks higher (86.9 vs 73.5 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 Public School and Newington College?
About 915 m in a straight line, between Marrickville and Stanmore in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marrickville Public School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newington College has 9.1.
How do Marrickville Public School and Newington College rank in NSW?
Marrickville Public School is 190th of 1,619 and Newington College is 9th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.