Mount Annan Christian College vs St Maroun's College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 37 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Annan Christian College
Mount Annan · Independent combined · K-12
1,059 students · ICSEA 1050
St Maroun's College
Marrickville · Independent combined · K-12
567 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | Mount Annan Christian College Mount Annan NSW | St Maroun's College Marrickville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #165 of 314 | #186 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #516 of 1,259 | #589 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,059 | 567 |
| Girls / boys | 514 / 545 | 288 / 279 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | 107 | 49 |
| Year 12 cohort | 36 | 40 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +108% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.1 | 47.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.6 | 10.9 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 89% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mount Annan 2567 | Marrickville 2204 |
| Council area | Camden | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.macc.nsw.edu.au | www.stmarouns.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Annan Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (56.6 vs 53.0).
- •St Maroun's College has the higher ICSEA (1051 vs 1050), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Maroun's College has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.7).
- •Mount Annan Christian College is the larger school with 1,059 students compared with 567.
- •Mount Annan Christian College has grown faster over five years (108% vs 16%).
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 Mount Annan Christian College better than St Maroun's College?
On the Success Index, Mount Annan Christian College ranks higher (56.6 vs 53.0 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 Mount Annan Christian College and St Maroun's College?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Mount Annan and Marrickville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Annan Christian College has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Maroun's College has 11.9.
How do Mount Annan Christian College and St Maroun's College rank in NSW?
Mount Annan Christian College is 165th of 314 and St Maroun's College is 186th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.