MacKillop College Bathurst vs St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.1 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 Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst
South Bathurst · Catholic primary · K-6
216 students · ICSEA 1028
| Measure | MacKillop College Bathurst Bathurst NSW | St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst South Bathurst NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #216 of 539 | #796 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #543 of 1,472 | #2436 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 691 | 216 |
| Girls / boys | 691 / 0 | 116 / 100 |
| Foundation intake | – | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 129 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 91 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1028 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 18.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.1 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 11% |
| Suburb | Bathurst 2795 | South Bathurst 2795 |
| Council area | Bathurst | Bathurst |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | mackillopbathurst.catholic.edu.au | www.stphilsbathurst.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •MacKillop College Bathurst scores higher on the Success Index (58.9 vs 53.7).
- •St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •MacKillop College Bathurst has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 18.6).
- •MacKillop College Bathurst is the larger school with 691 students compared with 216.
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 Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst?
On the Success Index, MacKillop College Bathurst ranks higher (58.9 vs 53.7 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 College Bathurst and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Bathurst and South Bathurst 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 Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst has 18.6.
How do MacKillop College Bathurst and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst rank in NSW?
MacKillop College Bathurst is 216th of 539 and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst is 796th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.