MacKillop College Bathurst vs St Stanislaus' College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.6 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 Stanislaus' College
Bathurst · Independent high school · 7-12
713 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | MacKillop College Bathurst Bathurst NSW | St Stanislaus' College Bathurst NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #216 of 539 | #185 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #543 of 1,472 | #464 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 691 | 713 |
| Girls / boys | 691 / 0 | 0 / 713 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 129 | 137 |
| Year 12 cohort | 91 | 92 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.1 | 58.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 31.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 7% |
| Suburb | Bathurst 2795 | Bathurst 2795 |
| Council area | Bathurst | Bathurst |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | mackillopbathurst.catholic.edu.au | www.stannies.com/ |
The verdict
- •St Stanislaus' College scores higher on the Success Index (62.1 vs 58.9).
- •St Stanislaus' College has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •MacKillop College Bathurst has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.2).
- •St Stanislaus' College is the larger school with 713 students compared with 691.
- •St Stanislaus' College has grown faster over five years (33% vs 12%).
- •MacKillop College Bathurst is a catholic school while St Stanislaus' College is an independent 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 College Bathurst better than St Stanislaus' College?
On the Success Index, St Stanislaus' College ranks higher (62.1 vs 58.9 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 Stanislaus' College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bathurst and 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 Stanislaus' College has 12.2.
How do MacKillop College Bathurst and St Stanislaus' College rank in NSW?
MacKillop College Bathurst is 216th of 539 and St Stanislaus' College is 185th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.