Jindera Public School vs Saint Mary MacKillop College Albury
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 8.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Jindera Public School
Jindera · Government primary · K-6
164 students · ICSEA 969
Saint Mary MacKillop College Albury
Jindera · Independent combined · K-12
216 students · ICSEA 1074
| Measure | Jindera Public School Jindera NSW | Saint Mary MacKillop College Albury Jindera NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1137 of 1,619 | #133 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #3558 of 4,908 | #431 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 164 | 216 |
| Girls / boys | 75 / 89 | 108 / 108 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 18 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 9 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 1074 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 18.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 0% |
| Suburb | Jindera 2642 | Jindera 2642 |
| Council area | Greater Hume | Greater Hume |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | jindera-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | smmc.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Saint Mary MacKillop College Albury scores higher on the Success Index (61.5 vs 38.2).
- •Saint Mary MacKillop College Albury has the higher ICSEA (1074 vs 969), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Saint Mary MacKillop College Albury has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.7).
- •Saint Mary MacKillop College Albury is the larger school with 216 students compared with 164.
- •Saint Mary MacKillop College Albury has grown faster over five years (36% vs 1%).
- •Jindera Public School is a government school while Saint Mary MacKillop College Albury is an independent 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 Jindera Public School better than Saint Mary MacKillop College Albury?
On the Success Index, Saint Mary MacKillop College Albury ranks higher (61.5 vs 38.2 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 Jindera Public School and Saint Mary MacKillop College Albury?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Jindera and Jindera in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Jindera Public School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Saint Mary MacKillop College Albury has 11.7.
How do Jindera Public School and Saint Mary MacKillop College Albury rank in NSW?
Jindera Public School is 1137th of 1,619 and Saint Mary MacKillop College Albury is 133rd of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.