MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter vs White Rock State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 5.7 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
White Rock State School
White Rock · Government primary · Prep-6
439 students · ICSEA 837
| Measure | MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter Mount Peter QLD | White Rock State School White Rock QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #174 of 275 | #781 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #830 of 1,259 | #4859 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,119 | 439 |
| Girls / boys | 588 / 531 | 218 / 221 |
| Foundation intake | 85 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | 106 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 71 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +122% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 837 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 86.9 | 32.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 54.1 | 23.4 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 51% |
| Suburb | Mount Peter 4869 | White Rock 4868 |
| Council area | Cairns | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.mackillopcatholiccollege.qld.edu.au/ | whiterockss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter scores higher on the Success Index (41.4 vs 17.2).
- •MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter has the higher ICSEA (987 vs 837), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.5).
- •MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter is the larger school with 1,119 students compared with 439.
- •MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter has grown faster over five years (122% vs -11%).
- •MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter is a catholic school while White Rock State School 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, Mount Peter better than White Rock State School?
On the Success Index, MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter ranks higher (41.4 vs 17.2 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 White Rock State School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Mount Peter and White Rock 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 White Rock State School has 13.5.
How do MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter and White Rock State School rank in QLD?
MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter is 174th of 275 and White Rock State School is 781st of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.