Marryatville High School vs Mary MacKillop College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 698 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marryatville High School
Marryatville · Government high school · 7-12
1,759 students · ICSEA 1120
Mary MacKillop College
Kensington · Catholic high school · 7-12
291 students · ICSEA 1077
| Measure | Marryatville High School Marryatville SA | Mary MacKillop College Kensington SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #4 of 84 | #6 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #81 of 1,472 | #158 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,759 | 291 |
| Girls / boys | 860 / 899 | 291 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 272 | 40 |
| Year 12 cohort | 277 | 61 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +29% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1120 | 1077 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 117.0 | 26.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.1 | 18.4 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Marryatville 5068 | Kensington 5068 |
| Council area | Norwood Payneham and St Peters | Norwood Payneham and St Peters |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.marryatvillehs.sa.edu.au | www.marymackillop.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Marryatville High School scores higher on the Success Index (79.3 vs 75.5).
- •Marryatville High School has the higher ICSEA (1120 vs 1077), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mary MacKillop College has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 15.0).
- •Marryatville High School is the larger school with 1,759 students compared with 291.
- •Marryatville High School has grown faster over five years (29% vs -29%).
- •Marryatville High School is a government school while Mary MacKillop College is a catholic 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 Marryatville High School better than Mary MacKillop College?
On the Success Index, Marryatville High School ranks higher (79.3 vs 75.5 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 Marryatville High School and Mary MacKillop College?
About 698 m in a straight line, between Marryatville and Kensington in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marryatville High School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mary MacKillop College has 10.8.
How do Marryatville High School and Mary MacKillop College rank in SA?
Marryatville High School is 4th of 84 and Mary MacKillop College is 6th of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.