St Brigid's Catholic Primary School vs St Maroun's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 782 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School
Marrickville · Catholic primary · K-6
372 students · ICSEA 1072
St Maroun's College
Marrickville · Independent combined · K-12
567 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Marrickville NSW | St Maroun's College Marrickville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #333 of 1,619 | #186 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1095 of 4,908 | #589 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 372 | 567 |
| Girls / boys | 187 / 185 | 288 / 279 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 49 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 40 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1072 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.2 | 47.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.3 | 10.9 |
| Language background other than English | 69% | 89% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Marrickville 2204 | Marrickville 2204 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stbmarrickville.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.stmarouns.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brigid's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.1 vs 53.0).
- •St Brigid's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Maroun's College has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.8).
- •St Maroun's College is the larger school with 567 students compared with 372.
- •St Maroun's College has grown faster over five years (16% vs 8%).
- •St Brigid's Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while St Maroun's 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 St Brigid's Catholic Primary School better than St Maroun's College?
On the Success Index, St Brigid's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (69.1 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 St Brigid's Catholic Primary School and St Maroun's College?
About 782 m in a straight line, between Marrickville and Marrickville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Maroun's College has 11.9.
How do St Brigid's Catholic Primary School and St Maroun's College rank in NSW?
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School is 333rd of 1,619 and St Maroun's College is 186th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.