Marian College vs St Paul's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 127 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marian College
Sunshine West · Catholic high school · 7-12
856 students · ICSEA 999
St Paul's School
Sunshine West · Catholic primary · Prep-6
515 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | Marian College Sunshine West VIC | St Paul's School Sunshine West VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #207 of 348 | #798 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #709 of 1,472 | #2396 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 856 | 515 |
| Girls / boys | 856 / 0 | 265 / 250 |
| Foundation intake | – | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | 146 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 119 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 78.1 | 36.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.6 | 16.6 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Sunshine West 3020 | Sunshine West 3020 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mariansw.catholic.edu.au | www.spsunshinewest.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Paul's School scores higher on the Success Index (54.2 vs 51.4).
- •St Paul's School has the higher ICSEA (1015 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marian College has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.1).
- •Marian College is the larger school with 856 students compared with 515.
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 St Paul's School?
On the Success Index, St Paul's School ranks higher (54.2 vs 51.4 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 St Paul's School?
About 127 m in a straight line, between Sunshine West and Sunshine West in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marian College has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul's School has 14.1.
How do Marian College and St Paul's School rank in VIC?
Marian College is 207th of 348 and St Paul's School is 798th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.