MacKillop Catholic College vs Taminmin College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Northern Territory, 14 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
Taminmin College
Humpty Doo · Government high school · 7-12
1,049 students · ICSEA 937
| Measure | MacKillop Catholic College Johnston NT | Taminmin College Humpty Doo NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #4 of 23 | #16 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | #535 of 1,472 | #1316 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 795 | 1,049 |
| Girls / boys | 397 / 398 | 521 / 528 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 191 | 187 |
| Year 12 cohort | 87 | 98 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 937 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.2 | 85.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.9 | 50.3 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 24% |
| Suburb | Johnston 0832 | Humpty Doo 0836 |
| Council area | Palmerston | Litchfield |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.mackillopnt.catholic.edu.au | www.taminmin.nt.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •MacKillop Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (59.1 vs 24.9).
- •MacKillop Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 937), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •MacKillop Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.3).
- •Taminmin College is the larger school with 1,049 students compared with 795.
- •MacKillop Catholic College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -10%).
- •MacKillop Catholic College is a catholic school while Taminmin College 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 MacKillop Catholic College better than Taminmin College?
On the Success Index, MacKillop Catholic College ranks higher (59.1 vs 24.9 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 MacKillop Catholic College and Taminmin College?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Johnston and Humpty Doo in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
MacKillop Catholic College has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Taminmin College has 12.3.
How do MacKillop Catholic College and Taminmin College rank in NT?
MacKillop Catholic College is 4th of 23 and Taminmin College is 16th of 23 among secondary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.