Saint Mary MacKillop Colleges Limited vs Turvey Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 869 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Saint Mary MacKillop Colleges Limited
Wagga Wagga · Independent combined · K-12
198 students · ICSEA 1078
Turvey Park Public School
Wagga Wagga · Government primary · K-6
283 students · ICSEA 944
| Measure | Saint Mary MacKillop Colleges Limited Wagga Wagga NSW | Turvey Park Public School Wagga Wagga NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #109 of 314 | #1382 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #345 of 1,259 | #4240 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 198 | 283 |
| Girls / boys | 101 / 97 | 139 / 144 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | 19 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 5 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +27% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1078 | 944 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 18.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 13% |
| Suburb | Wagga Wagga 2650 | Wagga Wagga 2650 |
| Council area | Wagga Wagga | Wagga Wagga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.stmarymackillop.nsw.edu.au/ | turveypark-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Saint Mary MacKillop Colleges Limited scores higher on the Success Index (65.9 vs 28.6).
- •Saint Mary MacKillop Colleges Limited has the higher ICSEA (1078 vs 944), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Saint Mary MacKillop Colleges Limited has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.7).
- •Turvey Park Public School is the larger school with 283 students compared with 198.
- •Saint Mary MacKillop Colleges Limited has grown faster over five years (27% vs -28%).
- •Saint Mary MacKillop Colleges Limited is a independent school while Turvey Park 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 Saint Mary MacKillop Colleges Limited better than Turvey Park Public School?
On the Success Index, Saint Mary MacKillop Colleges Limited ranks higher (65.9 vs 28.6 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 Saint Mary MacKillop Colleges Limited and Turvey Park Public School?
About 869 m in a straight line, between Wagga Wagga and Wagga Wagga in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Saint Mary MacKillop Colleges Limited has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Turvey Park Public School has 15.7.
How do Saint Mary MacKillop Colleges Limited and Turvey Park Public School rank in NSW?
Saint Mary MacKillop Colleges Limited is 109th of 314 and Turvey Park Public School is 1382nd of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.