Mount Carmel College vs St Mark's College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in South Australia, 190 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Carmel College
Rosewater · Catholic combined · R-12
1,204 students · ICSEA 1008
St Mark's College
Port Pirie · Catholic combined · R-12
945 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Mount Carmel College Rosewater SA | St Mark's College Port Pirie SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #62 of 145 | #101 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #750 of 1,259 | #936 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | R-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 1,204 | 945 |
| Girls / boys | 557 / 647 | 476 / 469 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | 167 | 83 |
| Year 12 cohort | 106 | 83 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +105% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 83.5 | 66.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.7 | 33.8 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Rosewater 5013 | Port Pirie 5540 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Port Pirie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.mcc.catholic.edu.au/ | www.stmarkspirie.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Carmel College scores higher on the Success Index (45.6 vs 36.1).
- •Mount Carmel College has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 1002), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Carmel College is the larger school with 1,204 students compared with 945.
- •Mount Carmel College has grown faster over five years (105% vs 5%).
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 Mount Carmel College better than St Mark's College?
On the Success Index, Mount Carmel College ranks higher (45.6 vs 36.1 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 Mount Carmel College and St Mark's College?
About 190 km in a straight line, between Rosewater and Port Pirie in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Carmel College has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mark's College has 14.1.
How do Mount Carmel College and St Mark's College rank in SA?
Mount Carmel College is 62nd of 145 and St Mark's College is 101st of 145 among combined schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.