Magdalene Catholic College vs Mount Annan Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.1 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 Public School
Mount Annan · Government primary · K-6
653 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Magdalene Catholic College Smeaton Grange NSW | Mount Annan Public School Mount Annan NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #224 of 539 | #1092 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #575 of 1,472 | #3423 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,137 | 653 |
| Girls / boys | 629 / 508 | 326 / 327 |
| Foundation intake | – | 86 |
| Year 7 cohort | 208 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 153 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 79.9 | 38.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 8.3 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 7% |
| Suburb | Smeaton Grange 2567 | Mount Annan 2567 |
| Council area | Camden | Camden |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mccdow.catholic.edu.au/ | mountannan-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Magdalene Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (57.3 vs 40.0).
- •Magdalene Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Magdalene Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.8).
- •Magdalene Catholic College is the larger school with 1,137 students compared with 653.
- •Magdalene Catholic College has grown faster over five years (9% vs -11%).
- •Magdalene Catholic College is a catholic school while Mount Annan Public 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 Public School?
On the Success Index, Magdalene Catholic College ranks higher (57.3 vs 40.0 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 Public School?
About 2.1 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 Public School has 16.8.
How do Magdalene Catholic College and Mount Annan Public School rank in NSW?
Magdalene Catholic College is 224th of 539 and Mount Annan Public School is 1092nd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.