Marsden Park Public School vs Sans Souci Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 43 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marsden Park Public School
Marsden Park · Government primary · K-6
242 students · ICSEA 1060
Sans Souci Public School
Sans Souci · Government primary · K-6
523 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | Marsden Park Public School Marsden Park NSW | Sans Souci Public School Sans Souci NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #780 of 1,619 | #596 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2376 of 4,908 | #1817 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 242 | 523 |
| Girls / boys | 126 / 116 | 264 / 259 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 76 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -54% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1060 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.9 | 35.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 71% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Marsden Park 2765 | Sans Souci 2219 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | marsdenpk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sanssouci-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Sans Souci Public School scores higher on the Success Index (61.3 vs 54.4).
- •Sans Souci Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.2).
- •Sans Souci Public School is the larger school with 523 students compared with 242.
- •Sans Souci Public School has grown faster over five years (-16% vs -54%).
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 Park Public School better than Sans Souci Public School?
On the Success Index, Sans Souci Public School ranks higher (61.3 vs 54.4 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 Park Public School and Sans Souci Public School?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Marsden Park and Sans Souci in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marsden Park Public School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sans Souci Public School has 14.9.
How do Marsden Park Public School and Sans Souci Public School rank in NSW?
Marsden Park Public School is 780th of 1,619 and Sans Souci Public School is 596th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.