Marsden High School vs Wentworth Point High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary 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
Wentworth Point High School
Wentworth Point · Government high school · 7-12
188 students · ICSEA 1062
| Measure | Marsden High School Meadowbank NSW | Wentworth Point High School Wentworth Point NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #73 of 539 | #38 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #205 of 1,472 | #107 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 6-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,298 | 188 |
| Girls / boys | 568 / 730 | 71 / 117 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 214 | 188 |
| Year 12 cohort | 147 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +48% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 1062 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 8.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 107.0 | 23.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.3 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 88% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Meadowbank 2114 | Wentworth Point 2127 |
| Council area | Ryde | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | marsden-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | wentworthpoint-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/ |
The verdict
- •Wentworth Point High School scores higher on the Success Index (77.3 vs 73.1).
- •Wentworth Point High School has the higher ICSEA (1062 vs 1050), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wentworth Point High School has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 12.1).
- •Marsden High School is the larger school with 1,298 students compared with 188.
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 Wentworth Point High School?
On the Success Index, Wentworth Point High School ranks higher (77.3 vs 73.1 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 Wentworth Point High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Meadowbank and Wentworth Point 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 Wentworth Point High School has 8.1.
How do Marsden High School and Wentworth Point High School rank in NSW?
Marsden High School is 73rd of 539 and Wentworth Point High School is 38th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.