MacKillop Catholic College vs Porters Creek Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
MacKillop Catholic College
Woongarrah · Catholic combined · K-12
1,558 students · ICSEA 1042
Porters Creek Public School
Warnervale · Government primary · K-6
317 students · ICSEA 988
| Measure | MacKillop Catholic College Woongarrah NSW | Porters Creek Public School Warnervale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #220 of 314 | #1148 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #700 of 1,259 | #3605 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,558 | 317 |
| Girls / boys | 803 / 755 | 153 / 164 |
| Foundation intake | 101 | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | 184 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 111 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 988 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 109.4 | 18.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 3.7 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 15% |
| Suburb | Woongarrah 2259 | Warnervale 2259 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mccwdbb.catholic.edu.au | porterscreek-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •MacKillop Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (47.8 vs 37.5).
- •MacKillop Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 988), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •MacKillop Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.9).
- •MacKillop Catholic College is the larger school with 1,558 students compared with 317.
- •MacKillop Catholic College is a catholic school while Porters Creek Public School is a government 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 MacKillop Catholic College better than Porters Creek Public School?
On the Success Index, MacKillop Catholic College ranks higher (47.8 vs 37.5 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 MacKillop Catholic College and Porters Creek Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Woongarrah and Warnervale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
MacKillop Catholic College has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Porters Creek Public School has 16.9.
How do MacKillop Catholic College and Porters Creek Public School rank in NSW?
MacKillop Catholic College is 220th of 314 and Porters Creek Public School is 1148th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.