Marian College
Marian College is a Catholic secondary school in Sunshine West, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 999, it sits in the 46th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 856 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 52% of students have a language background other than English.
Sunshine West VIC 3020. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Marian College compares
By ICSEA, Marian College ranks 226th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 16 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Paul's School, a Catholic primary school 0.1 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. Marian College scores 999, near average.
Enrolment and location
Marian College 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 Sunshine West
Marian College is located in Sunshine West, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,416/wk and median rent of $346/wk. Population: 18,552.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Sunshine West suburb profileSchools near Marian College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Marian College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's SchoolCatholic Primary · Sunshine West | 0.1 km | 1015 | 16 higher | 515 |
| Sunshine CollegeGovernment Secondary · Sunshine West | 0.9 km | 952 | 47 lower | 1,217 |
| Sunshine Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sunshine | 1.1 km | 1029 | 30 higher | 360 |
| St Theresa's SchoolCatholic Primary · Albion | 1.4 km | 1076 | 77 higher | 229 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marian College a government school?
No, Marian College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Marian College offer?
Marian College offers 7-12.
What is Marian College's ICSEA score?
Marian College has an ICSEA score of 999, placing it in the 46th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Marian College?
Marian College has 856 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Marian College?
The nearest schools to Marian College are St Paul's School (0.1 km), Ardeer South Primary School (0.7 km), Sunshine College (0.9 km).
Where is Marian College located?
Marian College is located in Sunshine West, VIC 3020. Visit the school website at http://www.mariansw.catholic.edu.au.