Marist Catholic College North Shore

North Sydney, New South Wales · Catholic · Co-ed · Prep to Year 12

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Distinguished tier

a very high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting strong results across most areas

Ranked equal 2nd among Catholic co-ed schools in New South WalesDistinguished tier

S360 score: 84.3%

Marist Catholic College North Shore is a co-educational, Catholic, Large school from Prep to Year 12 in North Sydney, New South Wales. It sits in the Distinguished tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Student Wellbeing, where it reaches Distinguished tier. It reaches Elite tier for Student Wellbeing.

Schools360 scoring overview

The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.

Academic Excellence48 / 60 (80.0%)Distinguished

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing52 / 60 (86.7%)Distinguished

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities52 / 60 (86.7%)Distinguished

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment51 / 60 (85.0%)Distinguished

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence51 / 60 (85.0%)Distinguished

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1015 / 20Leading

Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1216 / 20Distinguished

Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.

University Outcomes and Pathways17 / 20Distinguished

Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing18 / 20Elite

Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.

Student Support16 / 20Distinguished

Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.

Personal Development18 / 20Elite

Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum17 / 20Distinguished

Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.

Sports18 / 20Elite

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture17 / 20Distinguished

Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff17 / 20Distinguished

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment16 / 20Distinguished

Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.

Technology and Innovation18 / 20Elite

Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.

Institutional Excellence

School Governance18 / 20Elite

Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections16 / 20Distinguished

Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.

Sustainability17 / 20Distinguished

Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.

Key information

Affiliation
Catholic
Year range
Prep to Year 12
Gender
Co-ed
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
1,490
Student:teacher ratio
14.3:1
Location
North Sydney, New South Wales
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

1166166 above the national average

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.

Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

NAPLAN

Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.

2025 NAPLAN results

  • Year level
    Year 3
    Reading
    485(+47)
    Writing
    486(+44)
    Spelling
    477(+44)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    510(+62)
    Numeracy
    470(+34)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    540(+19)
    Writing
    533(+25)
    Spelling
    519(+9)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    556(+24)
    Numeracy
    541(+17)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    589(+23)
    Writing
    576(+7)
    Spelling
    572(+12)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    596(+27)
    Numeracy
    600(+24)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    611(+15)
    Writing
    615(+4)
    Spelling
    591(+5)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    596(+2)
    Numeracy
    631(+26)

Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

Senior secondary results

Published by the school or its state curriculum authority, not compiled or scored by Schools360.

2023

  • Result
    HSC success rate
    Figure
    15.0%
  • Result
    SMH Rank
    Figure
    #118

Source: Schools360 research, extracted 2026-08-20.

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Common questions

What year levels does Marist Catholic College North Shore teach?

Marist Catholic College North Shore teaches Prep to Year 12.

Is Marist Catholic College North Shore a boys, girls or co-ed school?

Marist Catholic College North Shore is a Co-ed school.

What sector is Marist Catholic College North Shore in?

Marist Catholic College North Shore is classified as Catholic.

Does Marist Catholic College North Shore offer boarding?

No, Marist Catholic College North Shore does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Marist Catholic College North Shore?

Marist Catholic College North Shore has 1,490 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Marist Catholic College North Shore?

Marist Catholic College North Shore's student to teacher ratio is 14.3 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Marist Catholic College North Shore sit in?

Marist Catholic College North Shore sits in the Distinguished tier, a very high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting strong results across most areas.

What is Marist Catholic College North Shore's strongest area on Schools360?

Marist Catholic College North Shore's strongest area is Student Wellbeing, reaching Distinguished tier.

Where does Marist Catholic College North Shore rank?

Marist Catholic College North Shore ranks 2nd among Catholic co-ed schools in New South Wales.

Where is Marist Catholic College North Shore located?

Marist Catholic College North Shore is located in North Sydney, New South Wales.