MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter vs St Francis College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 1404 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter
Mount Peter · Catholic combined · Prep-12
1,119 students · ICSEA 987
St Francis College
Crestmead · Catholic combined · Prep-12
843 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter Mount Peter QLD | St Francis College Crestmead QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #174 of 275 | #193 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #830 of 1,259 | #914 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,119 | 843 |
| Girls / boys | 588 / 531 | 426 / 417 |
| Foundation intake | 85 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | 106 | 70 |
| Year 12 cohort | 71 | 51 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +122% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 86.9 | 66.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.1 | 36.6 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 4% |
| Suburb | Mount Peter 4869 | Crestmead 4132 |
| Council area | Cairns | Logan |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mackillopcatholiccollege.qld.edu.au/ | www.sfcc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter scores higher on the Success Index (41.4 vs 37.2).
- •St Francis College has the higher ICSEA (989 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter is the larger school with 1,119 students compared with 843.
- •MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter has grown faster over five years (122% vs -18%).
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, Mount Peter better than St Francis College?
On the Success Index, MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter ranks higher (41.4 vs 37.2 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, Mount Peter and St Francis College?
About 1404 km in a straight line, between Mount Peter and Crestmead in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis College has 12.7.
How do MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter and St Francis College rank in QLD?
MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter is 174th of 275 and St Francis College is 193rd of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.