King Park Public School vs Mary MacKillop Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
King Park Public School
St Johns Park · Government primary · K-6
396 students · ICSEA 985
Mary MacKillop Catholic College
Wakeley · Catholic high school · 7-12
843 students · ICSEA 935
| Measure | King Park Public School St Johns Park NSW | Mary MacKillop Catholic College Wakeley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1153 of 1,619 | #499 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3614 of 4,908 | #1360 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 396 | 843 |
| Girls / boys | 186 / 210 | 843 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 151 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 132 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 985 | 935 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.8 | 62.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 20.3 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 96% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | St Johns Park 2176 | Wakeley 2176 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kingpark-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mmcwakeley.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •King Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (37.3 vs 23.1).
- •King Park Public School has the higher ICSEA (985 vs 935), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mary MacKillop Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.8).
- •Mary MacKillop Catholic College is the larger school with 843 students compared with 396.
- •Mary MacKillop Catholic College has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -12%).
- •King Park Public School is a government school while Mary MacKillop Catholic College 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 King Park Public School better than Mary MacKillop Catholic College?
On the Success Index, King Park Public School ranks higher (37.3 vs 23.1 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 King Park Public School and Mary MacKillop Catholic College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between St Johns Park and Wakeley in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
King Park Public School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mary MacKillop Catholic College has 13.6.
How do King Park Public School and Mary MacKillop Catholic College rank in NSW?
King Park Public School is 1153rd of 1,619 and Mary MacKillop Catholic College is 499th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.