MacKillop College Port Macquarie vs Port Macquarie Adventist 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 College Port Macquarie
Port Macquarie · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,107 students · ICSEA 1068
Port Macquarie Adventist School
Port Macquarie · Independent combined · K-11
91 students · ICSEA 1011
| Measure | MacKillop College Port Macquarie Port Macquarie NSW | Port Macquarie Adventist School Port Macquarie NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #79 of 539 | #208 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #222 of 1,472 | #661 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-11 |
| Students | 1,107 | 91 |
| Girls / boys | 562 / 545 | 45 / 46 |
| Foundation intake | – | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | 213 | 4 |
| Year 12 cohort | 135 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1068 | 1011 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 6.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 96.3 | 14.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.3 | 6.0 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 16% |
| Suburb | Port Macquarie 2444 | Port Macquarie 2444 |
| Council area | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Port Macquarie-Hastings |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.pmaclism.catholic.edu.au | pmas.info/ |
The verdict
- •MacKillop College Port Macquarie scores higher on the Success Index (72.5 vs 49.9).
- •MacKillop College Port Macquarie has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 1011), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Port Macquarie Adventist School has fewer students per teacher (6.3 vs 11.5).
- •MacKillop College Port Macquarie is the larger school with 1,107 students compared with 91.
- •Port Macquarie Adventist School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -3%).
- •MacKillop College Port Macquarie is a catholic school while Port Macquarie Adventist School 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 Port Macquarie better than Port Macquarie Adventist School?
On the Success Index, MacKillop College Port Macquarie ranks higher (72.5 vs 49.9 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 Port Macquarie and Port Macquarie Adventist School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Port Macquarie and Port Macquarie in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
MacKillop College Port Macquarie has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Port Macquarie Adventist School has 6.3.
How do MacKillop College Port Macquarie and Port Macquarie Adventist School rank in NSW?
MacKillop College Port Macquarie is 79th of 539 and Port Macquarie Adventist School is 208th of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.