Marian College vs Nagle College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 414 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marian College
Ararat · Catholic high school · 7-12
369 students · ICSEA 1017
Nagle College
Bairnsdale · Catholic high school · 7-12
803 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Marian College Ararat VIC | Nagle College Bairnsdale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #190 of 348 | #180 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #646 of 1,472 | #606 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 369 | 803 |
| Girls / boys | 194 / 175 | 440 / 363 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 71 | 160 |
| Year 12 cohort | 52 | 89 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 4.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.7 | 71.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 54.4 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Ararat 3377 | Bairnsdale 3875 |
| Council area | Ararat | East Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.mcararat.catholic.edu.au | www.nagle.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Nagle College scores higher on the Success Index (56.0 vs 54.4).
- •Nagle College has the higher ICSEA (1018 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nagle College is the larger school with 803 students compared with 369.
- •Nagle College has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -19%).
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 Marian College better than Nagle College?
On the Success Index, Nagle College ranks higher (56.0 vs 54.4 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 Marian College and Nagle College?
About 414 km in a straight line, between Ararat and Bairnsdale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marian College has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nagle College has 11.3.
How do Marian College and Nagle College rank in VIC?
Marian College is 190th of 348 and Nagle College is 180th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.