Loreto College vs Marryatville High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 364 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Loreto College
Marryatville · Catholic combined · R-12
717 students · ICSEA 1098
Marryatville High School
Marryatville · Government high school · 7-12
1,759 students · ICSEA 1120
| Measure | Loreto College Marryatville SA | Marryatville High School Marryatville SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #16 of 145 | #4 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #291 of 1,259 | #81 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | R-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 717 | 1,759 |
| Girls / boys | 717 / 0 | 860 / 899 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 77 | 272 |
| Year 12 cohort | 69 | 277 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +44% | +29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1098 | 1120 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 65.9 | 117.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.1 | 33.1 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Marryatville 5068 | Marryatville 5068 |
| Council area | Norwood Payneham and St Peters | Norwood Payneham and St Peters |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.loreto.sa.edu.au | www.marryatvillehs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Marryatville High School scores higher on the Success Index (79.3 vs 68.7).
- •Marryatville High School has the higher ICSEA (1120 vs 1098), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Loreto College has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 15.0).
- •Marryatville High School is the larger school with 1,759 students compared with 717.
- •Loreto College has grown faster over five years (44% vs 29%).
- •Loreto College is a catholic school while Marryatville High School is a government 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 Loreto College better than Marryatville High School?
On the Success Index, Marryatville High School ranks higher (79.3 vs 68.7 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 Loreto College and Marryatville High School?
About 364 m in a straight line, between Marryatville and Marryatville in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Loreto College has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marryatville High School has 15.0.
How do Loreto College and Marryatville High School rank in SA?
Loreto College is 16th of 145 and Marryatville High School is 4th of 84 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.