Marton Public School vs Southern Cross Baptist Church Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marton Public School
Engadine · Government primary · K-6
318 students · ICSEA 1063
Southern Cross Baptist Church Christian School
Engadine · Independent combined · K-12
42 students · ICSEA 1108
| Measure | Marton Public School Engadine NSW | Southern Cross Baptist Church Christian School Engadine NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #711 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2168 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 318 | 42 |
| Girls / boys | 163 / 155 | 26 / 16 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 3 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 5 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1063 | 1108 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.1 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Engadine 2233 | Engadine 2233 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | marton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.scbc.org.au/christian-school.aspx |
The verdict
- •Southern Cross Baptist Church Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (69.0 vs 56.9).
- •Southern Cross Baptist Church Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1108 vs 1063), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Southern Cross Baptist Church Christian School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 17.6).
- •Marton Public School is the larger school with 318 students compared with 42.
- •Southern Cross Baptist Church Christian School has grown faster over five years (27% vs -22%).
- •Marton Public School is a government school while Southern Cross Baptist Church Christian School is an independent 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 Marton Public School better than Southern Cross Baptist Church Christian School?
On the Success Index, Southern Cross Baptist Church Christian School ranks higher (69.0 vs 56.9 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 Marton Public School and Southern Cross Baptist Church Christian School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Engadine and Engadine in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marton Public School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Southern Cross Baptist Church Christian School has 10.5.
How do Marton Public School and Southern Cross Baptist Church Christian School rank in NSW?
Marton Public School is 711th of 1,619 and Southern Cross Baptist Church Christian School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.