Marsden High School vs Ryde Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 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
Ryde Public School
Ryde · Government primary · K-6
497 students · ICSEA 1096
| Measure | Marsden High School Meadowbank NSW | Ryde Public School Ryde NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #73 of 539 | #373 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #205 of 1,472 | #1187 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 6-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,298 | 497 |
| Girls / boys | 568 / 730 | 229 / 268 |
| Foundation intake | – | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | 214 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 147 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +48% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 1096 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 107.0 | 33.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.3 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 82% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Meadowbank 2114 | Ryde 2112 |
| Council area | Ryde | Ryde |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | marsden-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | ryde-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Marsden High School scores higher on the Success Index (73.1 vs 68.2).
- •Ryde Public School has the higher ICSEA (1096 vs 1050), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marsden High School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.8).
- •Marsden High School is the larger school with 1,298 students compared with 497.
- •Marsden High School has grown faster over five years (48% vs -13%).
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 Ryde Public School?
On the Success Index, Marsden High School ranks higher (73.1 vs 68.2 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 Ryde Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Meadowbank and Ryde 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 Ryde Public School has 14.8.
How do Marsden High School and Ryde Public School rank in NSW?
Marsden High School is 73rd of 539 and Ryde Public School is 373rd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.