Aviation High vs Mary MacKillop College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aviation High
Hendra · Government high school · 7-12
610 students · ICSEA 1051
Mary MacKillop College
Nundah · Catholic high school · 7-12
618 students · ICSEA 1079
| Measure | Aviation High Hendra QLD | Mary MacKillop College Nundah QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 269 | #32 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #237 of 1,472 | #369 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 610 | 618 |
| Girls / boys | 233 / 377 | 618 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 91 | 116 |
| Year 12 cohort | 96 | 96 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 1079 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.3 | 45.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 21.1 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Hendra 4011 | Nundah 4012 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | aviationhigh.eq.edu.au | www.mmc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Aviation High scores higher on the Success Index (71.9 vs 66.4).
- •Mary MacKillop College has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aviation High has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.6).
- •Mary MacKillop College is the larger school with 618 students compared with 610.
- •Aviation High has grown faster over five years (10% vs 1%).
- •Aviation High is a government school while Mary MacKillop College 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 Aviation High better than Mary MacKillop College?
On the Success Index, Aviation High ranks higher (71.9 vs 66.4 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 Aviation High and Mary MacKillop College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hendra and Nundah in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aviation High has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mary MacKillop College has 13.6.
How do Aviation High and Mary MacKillop College rank in QLD?
Aviation High is 18th of 269 and Mary MacKillop College is 32nd of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.