Hastings Public School vs MacKillop College Port Macquarie
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hastings Public School
Port Macquarie · Government primary · K-6
526 students · ICSEA 1019
MacKillop College Port Macquarie
Port Macquarie · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,107 students · ICSEA 1068
| Measure | Hastings Public School Port Macquarie NSW | MacKillop College Port Macquarie Port Macquarie NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #1006 of 1,619 | #79 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3133 of 4,908 | #222 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 526 | 1,107 |
| Girls / boys | 269 / 257 | 562 / 545 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 213 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 135 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1019 | 1068 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.1 | 96.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 32.3 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 5% |
| Suburb | Port Macquarie 2444 | Port Macquarie 2444 |
| Council area | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Port Macquarie-Hastings |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | hastings-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.pmaclism.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •MacKillop College Port Macquarie scores higher on the Success Index (72.5 vs 44.3).
- •MacKillop College Port Macquarie has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 1019), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •MacKillop College Port Macquarie has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 17.5).
- •MacKillop College Port Macquarie is the larger school with 1,107 students compared with 526.
- •MacKillop College Port Macquarie has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -19%).
- •Hastings Public School is a government school while MacKillop College Port Macquarie is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Hastings Public School better than MacKillop College Port Macquarie?
On the Success Index, MacKillop College Port Macquarie ranks higher (72.5 vs 44.3 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 Hastings Public School and MacKillop College Port Macquarie?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Port Macquarie and Port Macquarie in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hastings Public School has 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and MacKillop College Port Macquarie has 11.5.
How do Hastings Public School and MacKillop College Port Macquarie rank in NSW?
Hastings Public School is 1006th of 1,619 and MacKillop College Port Macquarie is 79th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.