Marrickville High School
Marrickville High School is a government secondary school in Marrickville, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1052, it sits in the 69th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 625 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 42% have a language background other than English.
Marrickville NSW 2204. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Marrickville High School compares
By ICSEA, Marrickville High School ranks 171st of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 27 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 15th-highest ICSEA and the 14th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Wilkins Public School, a government primary school 0.5 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Marrickville High School scores 1052, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Marrickville
Marrickville High School is located in Marrickville, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,170/wk and median rent of $480/wk. Population: 26,570.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Marrickville suburb profileSchools near Marrickville High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Marrickville High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkins Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Marrickville | 0.5 km | 1135 | 83 higher | 508 |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Marrickville | 0.5 km | 1072 | 20 higher | 372 |
| Marrickville Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Marrickville | 0.6 km | 1090 | 38 higher | 213 |
| Casimir Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Marrickville | 0.7 km | 1052 | same | 827 |
| Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and DesignGovernment Secondary · Dulwich Hill | 1.0 km | 1092 | 40 higher | 804 |
| Newington CollegeIndependent Secondary · Stanmore | 1.1 km | 1182 | 130 higher | 2,072 |
| St Maroun's CollegeIndependent Combined · Marrickville | 1.1 km | 1051 | 1 lower | 567 |
| Petersham Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Petersham | 1.2 km | 1137 | 85 higher | 232 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marrickville High School a government school?
Yes, Marrickville High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Marrickville High School offer?
Marrickville High School offers 7-12.
What is Marrickville High School's ICSEA score?
Marrickville High School has an ICSEA score of 1052, placing it in the 69th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Marrickville High School?
Marrickville High School has 625 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Marrickville High School?
The nearest schools to Marrickville High School are Wilkins Public School (0.5 km), St Brigid's Catholic Primary School (0.5 km), Marrickville Public School (0.6 km).
Where is Marrickville High School located?
Marrickville High School is located in Marrickville, NSW 2204. Visit the school website at https://marrickvil-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.