Marian College vs Sunshine College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 852 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
Sunshine College
Sunshine West · Government high school · 7-12
1,217 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Marian College Sunshine West VIC | Sunshine College Sunshine West VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #207 of 348 | #260 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #709 of 1,472 | #906 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 856 | 1,217 |
| Girls / boys | 856 / 0 | 461 / 756 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 146 | 208 |
| Year 12 cohort | 119 | 180 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 78.1 | 120.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.6 | 49.7 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Sunshine West 3020 | Sunshine West 3020 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mariansw.catholic.edu.au | www.sunshine.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Marian College scores higher on the Success Index (51.4 vs 42.0).
- •Marian College has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sunshine College has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.0).
- •Sunshine College is the larger school with 1,217 students compared with 856.
- •Marian College is a catholic school while Sunshine College 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 Marian College better than Sunshine College?
On the Success Index, Marian College ranks higher (51.4 vs 42.0 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 Sunshine College?
About 852 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 Sunshine College has 10.1.
How do Marian College and Sunshine College rank in VIC?
Marian College is 207th of 348 and Sunshine College is 260th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.