Ardeer South Primary School vs Marian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 679 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ardeer South Primary School
Sunshine West · Government primary · Prep-6
139 students · ICSEA 979
Marian College
Sunshine West · Catholic high school · 7-12
856 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Ardeer South Primary School Sunshine West VIC | Marian College Sunshine West VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1118 of 1,290 | #207 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3587 of 4,908 | #709 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 139 | 856 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 74 | 856 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 146 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 119 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -37% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 78.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 35.6 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Sunshine West 3020 | Sunshine West 3020 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ardeersthps.vic.edu.au | www.mariansw.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Marian College scores higher on the Success Index (51.4 vs 37.7).
- •Marian College has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 979), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marian College has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.1).
- •Marian College is the larger school with 856 students compared with 139.
- •Marian College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -37%).
- •Ardeer South Primary School is a government school while Marian College 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 Ardeer South Primary School better than Marian College?
On the Success Index, Marian College ranks higher (51.4 vs 37.7 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 Ardeer South Primary School and Marian College?
About 679 m in a straight line, between Sunshine West and Sunshine West in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ardeer South Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marian College has 11.0.
How do Ardeer South Primary School and Marian College rank in VIC?
Ardeer South Primary School is 1118th of 1,290 and Marian College is 207th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.