Marian College vs Sunshine Heights Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.1 km 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 Heights Primary School
Sunshine · Government primary · Prep-6
360 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Marian College Sunshine West VIC | Sunshine Heights Primary School Sunshine VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #207 of 348 | #573 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #709 of 1,472 | #1613 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 856 | 360 |
| Girls / boys | 856 / 0 | 177 / 183 |
| Foundation intake | – | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | 146 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 119 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 78.1 | 26.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.6 | 12.7 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Sunshine West 3020 | Sunshine 3020 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mariansw.catholic.edu.au | www.sunshineheightsps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sunshine Heights Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.4 vs 51.4).
- •Sunshine Heights Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marian College has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.7).
- •Marian College is the larger school with 856 students compared with 360.
- •Marian College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -6%).
- •Marian College is a catholic school while Sunshine Heights Primary 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 Marian College better than Sunshine Heights Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sunshine Heights Primary School ranks higher (63.4 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 Sunshine Heights Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Sunshine West and Sunshine in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marian College has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sunshine Heights Primary School has 13.7.
How do Marian College and Sunshine Heights Primary School rank in VIC?
Marian College is 207th of 348 and Sunshine Heights Primary School is 573rd of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.