Meriden School vs St Patrick's College, Strathfield
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Meriden School
Strathfield · Independent combined · K-12
1,761 students · ICSEA 1180
St Patrick's College, Strathfield
Strathfield · Independent combined · 5-12
1,598 students · ICSEA 1126
| Measure | Meriden School Strathfield NSW | St Patrick's College, Strathfield Strathfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 86 Top 5% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #10 of 314 | #90 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #31 of 1,259 | #267 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | 5-12 |
| Students | 1,761 | 1,598 |
| Girls / boys | 1,761 / 0 | 0 / 1,598 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 192 | 216 |
| Year 12 cohort | 211 | 187 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +30% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1180 | 1126 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 71% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 170.8 | 130.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 98.7 | 53.7 |
| Language background other than English | 80% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Strathfield 2135 | Strathfield 2135 |
| Council area | Strathfield | Strathfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.meriden.nsw.edu.au | www.spc.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Meriden School scores higher on the Success Index (86.0 vs 69.8).
- •Meriden School has the higher ICSEA (1180 vs 1126), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Meriden School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.3).
- •Meriden School is the larger school with 1,761 students compared with 1,598.
- •Meriden School has grown faster over five years (30% vs 10%).
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 Meriden School better than St Patrick's College, Strathfield?
On the Success Index, Meriden School ranks higher (86.0 vs 69.8 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 Meriden School and St Patrick's College, Strathfield?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Strathfield and Strathfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Meriden School has 10.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's College, Strathfield has 12.3.
How do Meriden School and St Patrick's College, Strathfield rank in NSW?
Meriden School is 10th of 314 and St Patrick's College, Strathfield is 90th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.