Mary MacKillop College vs San Sisto College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 10 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
San Sisto College
Carina · Catholic high school · 7-12
805 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Mary MacKillop College Nundah QLD | San Sisto College Carina QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #32 of 269 | #51 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #369 of 1,472 | #458 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 618 | 805 |
| Girls / boys | 618 / 0 | 805 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 116 | 164 |
| Year 12 cohort | 96 | 115 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1079 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.3 | 57.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 26.0 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Nundah 4012 | Carina 4152 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mmc.qld.edu.au | www.sansisto.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mary MacKillop College scores higher on the Success Index (66.4 vs 62.2).
- •San Sisto College has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 1079), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •San Sisto College is the larger school with 805 students compared with 618.
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 San Sisto College?
On the Success Index, Mary MacKillop College ranks higher (66.4 vs 62.2 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 Mary MacKillop College and San Sisto College?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Nundah and Carina in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mary MacKillop College has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and San Sisto College has 14.0.
How do Mary MacKillop College and San Sisto College rank in QLD?
Mary MacKillop College is 32nd of 269 and San Sisto College is 51st of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.