Holy Spirit College vs MacKillop College Port Macquarie
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 373 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Spirit College
Bellambi · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,249 students · ICSEA 1069
MacKillop College Port Macquarie
Port Macquarie · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,107 students · ICSEA 1068
| Measure | Holy Spirit College Bellambi NSW | MacKillop College Port Macquarie Port Macquarie NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #136 of 539 | #79 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #333 of 1,472 | #222 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,249 | 1,107 |
| Girls / boys | 597 / 652 | 562 / 545 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 228 | 213 |
| Year 12 cohort | 171 | 135 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 1068 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 96.0 | 96.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.8 | 32.3 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Bellambi 2518 | Port Macquarie 2444 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Port Macquarie-Hastings |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.hscdow.catholic.edu.au | www.pmaclism.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •MacKillop College Port Macquarie scores higher on the Success Index (72.5 vs 67.8).
- •Holy Spirit College has the higher ICSEA (1069 vs 1068), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •MacKillop College Port Macquarie has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.0).
- •Holy Spirit College is the larger school with 1,249 students compared with 1,107.
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 Holy Spirit College better than MacKillop College Port Macquarie?
On the Success Index, MacKillop College Port Macquarie ranks higher (72.5 vs 67.8 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 Holy Spirit College and MacKillop College Port Macquarie?
About 373 km in a straight line, between Bellambi and Port Macquarie in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Spirit College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and MacKillop College Port Macquarie has 11.5.
How do Holy Spirit College and MacKillop College Port Macquarie rank in NSW?
Holy Spirit College is 136th of 539 and MacKillop College Port Macquarie is 79th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.