MacKillop Catholic College vs Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
MacKillop Catholic College
Johnston · Catholic high school · 7-12
795 students · ICSEA 1001
Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School
Zuccoli · Catholic primary · T-6
379 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | MacKillop Catholic College Johnston NT | Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School Zuccoli NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #4 of 23 | #8 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | #535 of 1,472 | #1976 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | T-6 |
| Students | 795 | 379 |
| Girls / boys | 397 / 398 | 203 / 176 |
| Foundation intake | – | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | 191 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 87 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +83% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.2 | 24.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.9 | 20.0 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 13% |
| Suburb | Johnston 0832 | Zuccoli 0832 |
| Council area | Palmerston | Palmerston |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.mackillopnt.catholic.edu.au | www.mtcpsnt.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (59.1 vs 59.4).
- •Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1027 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •MacKillop Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.7).
- •MacKillop Catholic College is the larger school with 795 students compared with 379.
- •Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (83% vs 4%).
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 MacKillop Catholic College better than Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are MacKillop Catholic College and Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Johnston and Zuccoli in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
MacKillop Catholic College has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School has 15.7.
How do MacKillop Catholic College and Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School rank in NT?
MacKillop Catholic College is 4th of 23 and Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School is 8th of 52 among secondary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.