Catherine McAuley College vs Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Catherine McAuley College
Mackay · Catholic high school · 7-10
606 students · ICSEA 1026
Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance School
Mackay · Independent special · 7-12
75 students · ICSEA 811
| Measure | Catherine McAuley College Mackay QLD | Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance School Mackay QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #63 of 269 | – |
| National rank (type) | #512 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 606 | 75 |
| Girls / boys | 364 / 242 | 43 / 32 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 170 | 16 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 11 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +74% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1026 | 811 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.5 | 7.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.1 | 11.7 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 55% |
| Suburb | Mackay 4741 | Mackay 4740 |
| Council area | Mackay | Mackay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | cmcmrok.catholic.edu.au/ | www.kmg.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Catherine McAuley College has the higher ICSEA (1026 vs 811), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.8).
- •Catherine McAuley College is the larger school with 606 students compared with 75.
- •Catherine McAuley College is a catholic school while Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance School is an independent 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 Catherine McAuley College better than Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance 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 Catherine McAuley College and Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Mackay and Mackay in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Catherine McAuley College has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance School has 10.4.
How do Catherine McAuley College and Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance School rank in QLD?
Catherine McAuley College is 63rd of 269 and Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance School is unranked among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.