Marsden High School vs Port Hacking High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 24 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marsden High School
Meadowbank · Government high school · 6-12
1,298 students · ICSEA 1050
Port Hacking High School
Miranda · Government high school · 7-12
950 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Marsden High School Meadowbank NSW | Port Hacking High School Miranda NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #73 of 539 | #232 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #205 of 1,472 | #601 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 6-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,298 | 950 |
| Girls / boys | 568 / 730 | 428 / 522 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 214 | 157 |
| Year 12 cohort | 147 | 158 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +48% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 107.0 | 72.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.3 | 17.8 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Meadowbank 2114 | Miranda 2228 |
| Council area | Ryde | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | marsden-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | porthackin-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Marsden High School scores higher on the Success Index (73.1 vs 56.2).
- •Marsden High School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.0).
- •Marsden High School is the larger school with 1,298 students compared with 950.
- •Marsden High School has grown faster over five years (48% vs -20%).
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 Marsden High School better than Port Hacking High School?
On the Success Index, Marsden High School ranks higher (73.1 vs 56.2 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 Marsden High School and Port Hacking High School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Meadowbank and Miranda in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marsden High School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Port Hacking High School has 13.0.
How do Marsden High School and Port Hacking High School rank in NSW?
Marsden High School is 73rd of 539 and Port Hacking High School is 232nd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.