Marrickville Public School vs St Pius' Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km 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
St Pius' Catholic Primary School
Enmore · Catholic primary · K-6
121 students · ICSEA 1100
| Measure | Marrickville Public School Marrickville NSW | St Pius' Catholic Primary School Enmore NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #190 of 1,619 | #126 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #680 of 4,908 | #472 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 213 | 121 |
| Girls / boys | 106 / 107 | 58 / 63 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1090 | 1100 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 3.2 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 64% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 8% |
| Suburb | Marrickville 2204 | Enmore 2042 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | marrickvil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stpenmore.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Pius' Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.9 vs 73.5).
- •St Pius' Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 1090), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Pius' Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.7).
- •Marrickville Public School is the larger school with 213 students compared with 121.
- •St Pius' Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -20%).
- •Marrickville Public School is a government school while St Pius' 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 Public School better than St Pius' Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Pius' Catholic Primary School ranks higher (75.9 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 St Pius' Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Marrickville and Enmore 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 St Pius' Catholic Primary School has 10.4.
How do Marrickville Public School and St Pius' Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Marrickville Public School is 190th of 1,619 and St Pius' Catholic Primary School is 126th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.