MacKillop College Port Macquarie vs St Peter's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 581 m 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
St Peter's Primary School
Port Macquarie · Catholic primary · K-6
534 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | MacKillop College Port Macquarie Port Macquarie NSW | St Peter's Primary School Port Macquarie NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #79 of 539 | #558 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #222 of 1,472 | #1716 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,107 | 534 |
| Girls / boys | 562 / 545 | 290 / 244 |
| Foundation intake | – | 75 |
| Year 7 cohort | 213 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 135 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1068 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 96.3 | 30.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.3 | 14.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 4% |
| 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 | www.pmacplism.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •MacKillop College Port Macquarie scores higher on the Success Index (72.5 vs 62.3).
- •St Peter's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1075 vs 1068), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •MacKillop College Port Macquarie has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 17.3).
- •MacKillop College Port Macquarie is the larger school with 1,107 students compared with 534.
- •St Peter's Primary School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -3%).
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 St Peter's Primary School?
On the Success Index, MacKillop College Port Macquarie ranks higher (72.5 vs 62.3 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 St Peter's Primary School?
About 581 m 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 St Peter's Primary School has 17.3.
How do MacKillop College Port Macquarie and St Peter's Primary School rank in NSW?
MacKillop College Port Macquarie is 79th of 539 and St Peter's Primary School is 558th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.