MLC School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 456 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
MLC School
Burwood · Independent combined · K-12
1,393 students · ICSEA 1177
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Concord · Catholic primary · K-6
216 students · ICSEA 1110
| Measure | MLC School Burwood NSW | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Concord NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 85 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #13 of 314 | #279 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #44 of 1,259 | #945 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,393 | 216 |
| Girls / boys | 1,393 / 0 | 112 / 104 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | 160 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 156 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -49% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1177 | 1110 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 72% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 154.2 | 14.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 90.8 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Burwood 2134 | Concord 2137 |
| Council area | Burwood | Canada Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au | stmconcord.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •MLC School scores higher on the Success Index (84.9 vs 70.9).
- •MLC School has the higher ICSEA (1177 vs 1110), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •MLC School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 14.6).
- •MLC School is the larger school with 1,393 students compared with 216.
- •MLC School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -49%).
- •MLC School is a independent school while St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 MLC School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, MLC School ranks higher (84.9 vs 70.9 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 MLC School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 456 m in a straight line, between Burwood and Concord in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
MLC School has 9.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Catholic Primary School has 14.6.
How do MLC School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
MLC School is 13th of 314 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 279th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.