Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield Campus vs Saint Mary MacKillop College Albury
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 448 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield Campus
Strathfield · Independent combined · K-12
493 students · ICSEA 1074
Saint Mary MacKillop College Albury
Jindera · Independent combined · K-12
216 students · ICSEA 1074
| Measure | Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield Campus Strathfield NSW | Saint Mary MacKillop College Albury Jindera NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #147 of 314 | #133 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #466 of 1,259 | #431 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 493 | 216 |
| Girls / boys | 240 / 253 | 108 / 108 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | 46 | 18 |
| Year 12 cohort | 32 | 9 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1074 | 1074 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.8 | 18.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.4 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 99% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Strathfield 2135 | Jindera 2642 |
| Council area | Strathfield | Greater Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | strathfield.aia.nsw.edu.au/ | smmc.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Saint Mary MacKillop College Albury scores higher on the Success Index (61.5 vs 59.7).
- •Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield Campus has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.7).
- •Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield Campus is the larger school with 493 students compared with 216.
- •Saint Mary MacKillop College Albury has grown faster over five years (36% vs 9%).
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 Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield Campus better than Saint Mary MacKillop College Albury?
On the Success Index, Saint Mary MacKillop College Albury ranks higher (61.5 vs 59.7 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 Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield Campus and Saint Mary MacKillop College Albury?
About 448 km in a straight line, between Strathfield and Jindera in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield Campus has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Saint Mary MacKillop College Albury has 11.7.
How do Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield Campus and Saint Mary MacKillop College Albury rank in NSW?
Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield Campus is 147th of 314 and Saint Mary MacKillop College Albury is 133rd of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.