Marsden High School vs St Michael's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 468 m 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
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Meadowbank · Catholic primary · K-6
420 students · ICSEA 1125
| Measure | Marsden High School Meadowbank NSW | St Michael's Catholic Primary School Meadowbank NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #73 of 539 | #208 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #205 of 1,472 | #742 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 6-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,298 | 420 |
| Girls / boys | 568 / 730 | 219 / 201 |
| Foundation intake | – | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | 214 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 147 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +48% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 1125 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 18.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 107.0 | 22.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.3 | 5.3 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Meadowbank 2114 | Meadowbank 2114 |
| Council area | Ryde | Ryde |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | marsden-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | smpsmeadowbank.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (73.1 vs 73.0).
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1125 vs 1050), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marsden High School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 18.8).
- •Marsden High School is the larger school with 1,298 students compared with 420.
- •Marsden High School has grown faster over five years (48% vs 15%).
- •Marsden High School is a government school while St Michael'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 Marsden High School better than St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Marsden High School and St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
About 468 m in a straight line, between Meadowbank and Meadowbank 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 St Michael's Catholic Primary School has 18.8.
How do Marsden High School and St Michael's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Marsden High School is 73rd of 539 and St Michael's Catholic Primary School is 208th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.