Marist Catholic College Penshurst
Marist Catholic College Penshurst is a Catholic secondary school in Mortdale, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1090, it sits in the 81st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,343 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 70% have a language background other than English.
Mortdale NSW 2223. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Marist Catholic College Penshurst compares
By ICSEA, Marist Catholic College Penshurst ranks 94th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 16 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Georges River College Penshurst Campus, a government secondary 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. Marist Catholic College Penshurst scores 1090, above average.
Enrolment and location
Marist Catholic College Penshurst is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Mortdale
Marist Catholic College Penshurst is located in Mortdale, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,995/wk and median rent of $420/wk. Population: 10,745.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Mortdale suburb profileSchools near Marist Catholic College Penshurst
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Marist Catholic College Penshurst | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georges River College Penshurst CampusGovernment Secondary · Penshurst | 0.5 km | 1038 | 52 lower | 488 |
| St Declan's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Penshurst | 0.6 km | 1108 | 18 higher | 539 |
| Mortdale Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Mortdale | 0.6 km | 1096 | 6 higher | 350 |
| Penshurst Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Penshurst | 0.7 km | 1061 | 29 lower | 458 |
| Hurstville Grove Infants SchoolGovernment Primary · Penshurst | 0.9 km | 1097 | 7 higher | 59 |
| Georges River College Oatley Senior CampusGovernment Secondary · Oatley | 1.1 km | 1022 | 68 lower | 741 |
| Penshurst West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Mortdale | 1.2 km | 1047 | 43 lower | 220 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Oatley | 1.5 km | 1131 | 41 higher | 219 |
| Hurstville South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Hurstville | 1.6 km | 1077 | 13 lower | 453 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marist Catholic College Penshurst a government school?
No, Marist Catholic College Penshurst is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Marist Catholic College Penshurst offer?
Marist Catholic College Penshurst offers 7-12.
What is Marist Catholic College Penshurst's ICSEA score?
Marist Catholic College Penshurst has an ICSEA score of 1090, placing it in the 81st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Marist Catholic College Penshurst?
Marist Catholic College Penshurst has 1,343 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Marist Catholic College Penshurst?
The nearest schools to Marist Catholic College Penshurst are Georges River College Penshurst Campus (0.5 km), St Declan's Catholic Primary School (0.6 km), Mortdale Public School (0.6 km).
Where is Marist Catholic College Penshurst located?
Marist Catholic College Penshurst is located in Mortdale, NSW 2223. Visit the school website at https://maristpenshurst.syd.catholic.edu.au.