St Christopher's Catholic Primary School vs St Mark's Coptic Orthodox College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 804 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Christopher's Catholic Primary School
Holsworthy · Catholic primary · K-6
576 students · ICSEA 1080
St Mark's Coptic Orthodox College
Wattle Grove · Independent combined · K-12
896 students · ICSEA 1132
| Measure | St Christopher's Catholic Primary School Holsworthy NSW | St Mark's Coptic Orthodox College Wattle Grove NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #566 of 1,619 | #84 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1739 of 4,908 | #241 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 576 | 896 |
| Girls / boys | 293 / 283 | 451 / 445 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 85 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 53 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1080 | 1132 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.9 | 63.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.6 | 30.9 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 95% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Holsworthy 2173 | Wattle Grove 2173 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stcholsworthy.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.stmarks.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mark's Coptic Orthodox College scores higher on the Success Index (71.1 vs 62.1).
- •St Mark's Coptic Orthodox College has the higher ICSEA (1132 vs 1080), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mark's Coptic Orthodox College has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.0).
- •St Mark's Coptic Orthodox College is the larger school with 896 students compared with 576.
- •St Mark's Coptic Orthodox College has grown faster over five years (21% vs 5%).
- •St Christopher's Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while St Mark's Coptic Orthodox 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 Christopher's Catholic Primary School better than St Mark's Coptic Orthodox College?
On the Success Index, St Mark's Coptic Orthodox College ranks higher (71.1 vs 62.1 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 Christopher's Catholic Primary School and St Mark's Coptic Orthodox College?
About 804 m in a straight line, between Holsworthy and Wattle Grove in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Christopher's Catholic Primary School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mark's Coptic Orthodox College has 14.2.
How do St Christopher's Catholic Primary School and St Mark's Coptic Orthodox College rank in NSW?
St Christopher's Catholic Primary School is 566th of 1,619 and St Mark's Coptic Orthodox College is 84th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.