MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter vs St Therese's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.7 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 Therese's School
Bentley Park · Catholic primary · Prep-6
541 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter Mount Peter QLD | St Therese's School Bentley Park QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #174 of 275 | #452 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #830 of 1,259 | #3332 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,119 | 541 |
| Girls / boys | 588 / 531 | 276 / 265 |
| Foundation intake | 85 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | 106 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 71 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +122% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 86.9 | 39.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.1 | 34.2 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 15% |
| Suburb | Mount Peter 4869 | Bentley Park 4869 |
| Council area | Cairns | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.mackillopcatholiccollege.qld.edu.au/ | www.stthereses.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (41.4 vs 41.4).
- •St Therese's School has the higher ICSEA (991 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.9).
- •MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter is the larger school with 1,119 students compared with 541.
- •MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter has grown faster over five years (122% vs -12%).
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 Therese's 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, Mount Peter and St Therese's School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Mount Peter and Bentley Park 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 Therese's School has 13.9.
How do MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter and St Therese's School rank in QLD?
MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter is 174th of 275 and St Therese's School is 452nd of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.