Magdalene Catholic College vs Mount Annan High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.7 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 High School
Mount Annan · Government high school · 7-12
876 students · ICSEA 980
| Measure | Magdalene Catholic College Smeaton Grange NSW | Mount Annan High School Mount Annan NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #224 of 539 | #347 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #575 of 1,472 | #986 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,137 | 876 |
| Girls / boys | 629 / 508 | 436 / 440 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 208 | 124 |
| Year 12 cohort | 153 | 112 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 980 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 79.9 | 70.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 18.9 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 8% |
| Suburb | Smeaton Grange 2567 | Mount Annan 2567 |
| Council area | Camden | Camden |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mccdow.catholic.edu.au/ | mountannan-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Magdalene Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (57.3 vs 38.5).
- •Magdalene Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 980), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Annan High School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.2).
- •Magdalene Catholic College is the larger school with 1,137 students compared with 876.
- •Magdalene Catholic College has grown faster over five years (9% vs -6%).
- •Magdalene Catholic College is a catholic school while Mount Annan High School is a government 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 High School?
On the Success Index, Magdalene Catholic College ranks higher (57.3 vs 38.5 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 Magdalene Catholic College and Mount Annan High School?
About 1.7 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 High School has 12.4.
How do Magdalene Catholic College and Mount Annan High School rank in NSW?
Magdalene Catholic College is 224th of 539 and Mount Annan High School is 347th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.