Magdalene Catholic College vs Mount Annan Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Magdalene Catholic College
Smeaton Grange · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,137 students · ICSEA 1039
Mount Annan Christian College
Mount Annan · Independent combined · K-12
1,059 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Magdalene Catholic College Smeaton Grange NSW | Mount Annan Christian College Mount Annan NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #224 of 539 | #165 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #575 of 1,472 | #516 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,137 | 1,059 |
| Girls / boys | 629 / 508 | 514 / 545 |
| Foundation intake | – | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | 208 | 107 |
| Year 12 cohort | 153 | 36 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +108% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 79.9 | 77.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 48.6 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 5% |
| Suburb | Smeaton Grange 2567 | Mount Annan 2567 |
| Council area | Camden | Camden |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mccdow.catholic.edu.au/ | www.macc.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (57.3 vs 56.6).
- •Mount Annan Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Magdalene Catholic College is the larger school with 1,137 students compared with 1,059.
- •Mount Annan Christian College has grown faster over five years (108% vs 9%).
- •Magdalene Catholic College is a catholic school while Mount Annan Christian 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 Magdalene Catholic College better than Mount Annan Christian 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 Magdalene Catholic College and Mount Annan Christian College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Smeaton Grange and Mount Annan in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Magdalene Catholic College has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Annan Christian College has 13.7.
How do Magdalene Catholic College and Mount Annan Christian College rank in NSW?
Magdalene Catholic College is 224th of 539 and Mount Annan Christian College is 165th of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.