Mary MacKillop College vs Northgate State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mary MacKillop College
Nundah · Catholic high school · 7-12
618 students · ICSEA 1079
Northgate State School
Nundah · Government primary · Prep-6
326 students · ICSEA 1078
| Measure | Mary MacKillop College Nundah QLD | Northgate State School Nundah QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #32 of 269 | #91 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #369 of 1,472 | #949 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 618 | 326 |
| Girls / boys | 618 / 0 | 161 / 165 |
| Foundation intake | – | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | 116 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 96 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1079 | 1078 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.3 | 22.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 10.9 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 6% |
| Suburb | Nundah 4012 | Nundah 4012 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mmc.qld.edu.au | northgatess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Northgate State School scores higher on the Success Index (70.8 vs 66.4).
- •Mary MacKillop College has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 1078), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mary MacKillop College has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.4).
- •Mary MacKillop College is the larger school with 618 students compared with 326.
- •Mary MacKillop College is a catholic school while Northgate 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 Mary MacKillop College better than Northgate State School?
On the Success Index, Northgate State School ranks higher (70.8 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 Mary MacKillop College and Northgate State School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Nundah and Nundah in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mary MacKillop College has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northgate State School has 14.4.
How do Mary MacKillop College and Northgate State School rank in QLD?
Mary MacKillop College is 32nd of 269 and Northgate State School is 91st of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.