Mary MacKillop Catholic College vs Smithfield West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mary MacKillop Catholic College
Wakeley · Catholic high school · 7-12
843 students · ICSEA 935
Smithfield West Public School
Wetherill Park · Government primary · K-6
300 students · ICSEA 900
| Measure | Mary MacKillop Catholic College Wakeley NSW | Smithfield West Public School Wetherill Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #499 of 539 | #1577 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1360 of 1,472 | #4760 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 843 | 300 |
| Girls / boys | 843 / 0 | 149 / 151 |
| Foundation intake | – | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | 151 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 132 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 935 | 900 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.2 | 20.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | Wakeley 2176 | Wetherill Park 2164 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mmcwakeley.syd.catholic.edu.au | smithfielw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mary MacKillop Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (23.1 vs 20.4).
- •Mary MacKillop Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (935 vs 900), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mary MacKillop Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.8).
- •Mary MacKillop Catholic College is the larger school with 843 students compared with 300.
- •Mary MacKillop Catholic College is a catholic school while Smithfield West 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 Mary MacKillop Catholic College better than Smithfield West Public School?
On the Success Index, Mary MacKillop Catholic College ranks higher (23.1 vs 20.4 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 Mary MacKillop Catholic College and Smithfield West Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Wakeley and Wetherill Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mary MacKillop Catholic College has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Smithfield West Public School has 14.8.
How do Mary MacKillop Catholic College and Smithfield West Public School rank in NSW?
Mary MacKillop Catholic College is 499th of 539 and Smithfield West Public School is 1577th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.