Calrossy Anglican School vs Saint Mary MacKillop Colleges Limited
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 561 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Calrossy Anglican School
Tamworth · Independent combined · K-12
1,033 students · ICSEA 1079
Saint Mary MacKillop Colleges Limited
Wagga Wagga · Independent combined · K-12
198 students · ICSEA 1078
| Measure | Calrossy Anglican School Tamworth NSW | Saint Mary MacKillop Colleges Limited Wagga Wagga NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #101 of 314 | #109 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #299 of 1,259 | #345 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,033 | 198 |
| Girls / boys | 622 / 411 | 101 / 97 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 135 | 19 |
| Year 12 cohort | 107 | 5 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1079 | 1078 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 100.6 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 58.0 | 4.8 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 3% |
| Suburb | Tamworth 2340 | Wagga Wagga 2650 |
| Council area | Tamworth | Wagga Wagga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.calrossy.nsw.edu.au/ | www.stmarymackillop.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Calrossy Anglican School scores higher on the Success Index (68.3 vs 65.9).
- •Calrossy Anglican School has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 1078), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Calrossy Anglican School is the larger school with 1,033 students compared with 198.
- •Saint Mary MacKillop Colleges Limited has grown faster over five years (27% vs 19%).
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 Calrossy Anglican School better than Saint Mary MacKillop Colleges Limited?
On the Success Index, Calrossy Anglican School ranks higher (68.3 vs 65.9 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 Calrossy Anglican School and Saint Mary MacKillop Colleges Limited?
About 561 km in a straight line, between Tamworth and Wagga Wagga in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Calrossy Anglican School has 10.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Saint Mary MacKillop Colleges Limited has 10.4.
How do Calrossy Anglican School and Saint Mary MacKillop Colleges Limited rank in NSW?
Calrossy Anglican School is 101st of 314 and Saint Mary MacKillop Colleges Limited is 109th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.