MacKillop Catholic College vs St Vincent's College Ashfield
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 78 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
St Vincent's College Ashfield
Ashfield · Catholic combined · K-12
1,092 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | MacKillop Catholic College Woongarrah NSW | St Vincent's College Ashfield Ashfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #220 of 314 | #177 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #700 of 1,259 | #566 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,558 | 1,092 |
| Girls / boys | 803 / 755 | 586 / 506 |
| Foundation intake | 101 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | 184 | 162 |
| Year 12 cohort | 111 | 134 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +425% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 109.4 | 88.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 22.5 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 3% |
| Suburb | Woongarrah 2259 | Ashfield 2131 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mccwdbb.catholic.edu.au | svcashfield.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Vincent's College Ashfield scores higher on the Success Index (54.1 vs 47.8).
- •St Vincent's College Ashfield has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 1042), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Vincent's College Ashfield has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.2).
- •MacKillop Catholic College is the larger school with 1,558 students compared with 1,092.
- •St Vincent's College Ashfield has grown faster over five years (425% 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 MacKillop Catholic College better than St Vincent's College Ashfield?
On the Success Index, St Vincent's College Ashfield ranks higher (54.1 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 MacKillop Catholic College and St Vincent's College Ashfield?
About 78 km in a straight line, between Woongarrah and Ashfield 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 St Vincent's College Ashfield has 12.4.
How do MacKillop Catholic College and St Vincent's College Ashfield rank in NSW?
MacKillop Catholic College is 220th of 314 and St Vincent's College Ashfield is 177th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.