Lumen Christi Catholic College vs MacKillop Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 435 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lumen Christi Catholic College
Pambula Beach · Catholic combined · K-12
692 students · ICSEA 1040
MacKillop Catholic College
Woongarrah · Catholic combined · K-12
1,558 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | Lumen Christi Catholic College Pambula Beach NSW | MacKillop Catholic College Woongarrah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #211 of 314 | #220 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #668 of 1,259 | #700 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 692 | 1,558 |
| Girls / boys | 342 / 350 | 803 / 755 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 101 |
| Year 7 cohort | 90 | 184 |
| Year 12 cohort | 76 | 111 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.7 | 109.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 27.8 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 6% |
| Suburb | Pambula Beach 2549 | Woongarrah 2259 |
| Council area | Bega Valley | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lumen.nsw.edu.au | www.mccwdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lumen Christi Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (49.5 vs 47.8).
- •MacKillop Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 1040), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lumen Christi Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.2).
- •MacKillop Catholic College is the larger school with 1,558 students compared with 692.
- •MacKillop Catholic College has grown faster over five years (8% vs -8%).
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 Lumen Christi Catholic College better than MacKillop Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Lumen Christi Catholic College ranks higher (49.5 vs 47.8 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 Lumen Christi Catholic College and MacKillop Catholic College?
About 435 km in a straight line, between Pambula Beach and Woongarrah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lumen Christi Catholic College has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and MacKillop Catholic College has 14.2.
How do Lumen Christi Catholic College and MacKillop Catholic College rank in NSW?
Lumen Christi Catholic College is 211th of 314 and MacKillop Catholic College is 220th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.