Penrith Anglican College vs St Mary MacKillop Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Penrith Anglican College
Orchard Hills · Independent combined · K-12
1,214 students · ICSEA 1101
St Mary MacKillop Primary School
South Penrith · Catholic primary · K-6
398 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Penrith Anglican College Orchard Hills NSW | St Mary MacKillop Primary School South Penrith NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #94 of 314 | #647 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #279 of 1,259 | #1979 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,214 | 398 |
| Girls / boys | 587 / 627 | 213 / 185 |
| Foundation intake | 87 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | 120 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 76 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +33% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1101 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 93.9 | 27.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.1 | 14.2 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 6% |
| Suburb | Orchard Hills 2748 | South Penrith 2750 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.penrith.nsw.edu.au/ | www.mackilloppenrith.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Penrith Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (69.1 vs 59.4).
- •Penrith Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1101 vs 1040), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Penrith Anglican College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.5).
- •Penrith Anglican College is the larger school with 1,214 students compared with 398.
- •Penrith Anglican College has grown faster over five years (33% vs -2%).
- •Penrith Anglican College is a independent school while St Mary MacKillop Primary School is a catholic 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 Penrith Anglican College better than St Mary MacKillop Primary School?
On the Success Index, Penrith Anglican College ranks higher (69.1 vs 59.4 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 Penrith Anglican College and St Mary MacKillop Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Orchard Hills and South Penrith in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Penrith Anglican College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary MacKillop Primary School has 14.5.
How do Penrith Anglican College and St Mary MacKillop Primary School rank in NSW?
Penrith Anglican College is 94th of 314 and St Mary MacKillop Primary School is 647th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.