Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School vs Odyssey College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 564 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Eagle Vale · Catholic primary · K-6
595 students · ICSEA 1033
Odyssey College
Eagle Vale · Independent special · 11
86 students · ICSEA 929
| Measure | Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School Eagle Vale NSW | Odyssey College Eagle Vale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #769 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2348 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | 11 |
| Students | 595 | 86 |
| Girls / boys | 303 / 292 | 28 / 58 |
| Foundation intake | 88 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +29% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1033 | 929 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.2 | 6.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 24% |
| Suburb | Eagle Vale 2558 | Eagle Vale 2558 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mievdow.catholic.edu.au | www.odysseyhouse.com.au |
The verdict
- •Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1033 vs 929), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Odyssey College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 19.1).
- •Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 595 students compared with 86.
- •Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (29% vs -9%).
- •Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Odyssey College 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 Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School better than Odyssey College?
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 Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School and Odyssey College?
About 564 m in a straight line, between Eagle Vale and Eagle Vale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School has 19.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Odyssey College has 13.0.
How do Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School and Odyssey College rank in NSW?
Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School is 769th of 1,619 and Odyssey College is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.