MacKillop College Bathurst vs St Paul's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 195 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
MacKillop College Bathurst
Bathurst · Catholic high school · 7-12
691 students · ICSEA 1027
St Paul's Catholic College
Booragul · Catholic high school · 7-12
636 students · ICSEA 1026
| Measure | MacKillop College Bathurst Bathurst NSW | St Paul's Catholic College Booragul NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #216 of 539 | #217 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #543 of 1,472 | #546 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 691 | 636 |
| Girls / boys | 691 / 0 | 340 / 296 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 129 | 118 |
| Year 12 cohort | 91 | 74 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1026 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.1 | 64.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 17.0 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 9% |
| Suburb | Bathurst 2795 | Booragul 2284 |
| Council area | Bathurst | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | mackillopbathurst.catholic.edu.au | booragul.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (58.9 vs 58.8).
- •MacKillop College Bathurst has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 1026), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Paul's Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.7).
- •MacKillop College Bathurst is the larger school with 691 students compared with 636.
- •MacKillop College Bathurst has grown faster over five years (12% vs -25%).
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 College Bathurst better than St Paul's Catholic College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are MacKillop College Bathurst and St Paul's Catholic College?
About 195 km in a straight line, between Bathurst and Booragul in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
MacKillop College Bathurst has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul's Catholic College has 9.9.
How do MacKillop College Bathurst and St Paul's Catholic College rank in NSW?
MacKillop College Bathurst is 216th of 539 and St Paul's Catholic College is 217th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.