Mater Maria Catholic College vs Parramatta Marist High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 31 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mater Maria Catholic College
Warriewood · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,098 students · ICSEA 1085
Parramatta Marist High School
Westmead · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,043 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | Mater Maria Catholic College Warriewood NSW | Parramatta Marist High School Westmead NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #71 of 539 | #149 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #200 of 1,472 | #366 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,098 | 1,043 |
| Girls / boys | 535 / 563 | 0 / 1,043 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 199 | 180 |
| Year 12 cohort | 122 | 159 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1085 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 84.6 | 76.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 16.5 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Warriewood 2102 | Westmead 2145 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | matermaria.nsw.edu.au/ | www.parramarist.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mater Maria Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (73.3 vs 66.7).
- •Parramatta Marist High School has the higher ICSEA (1086 vs 1085), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mater Maria Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.7).
- •Mater Maria Catholic College is the larger school with 1,098 students compared with 1,043.
- •Mater Maria Catholic College has grown faster over five years (8% vs -1%).
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 Mater Maria Catholic College better than Parramatta Marist High School?
On the Success Index, Mater Maria Catholic College ranks higher (73.3 vs 66.7 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 Mater Maria Catholic College and Parramatta Marist High School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Warriewood and Westmead in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mater Maria Catholic College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parramatta Marist High School has 13.7.
How do Mater Maria Catholic College and Parramatta Marist High School rank in NSW?
Mater Maria Catholic College is 71st of 539 and Parramatta Marist High School is 149th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.