Clarence High School vs MacKillop Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Tasmania, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clarence High School
Bellerive · Government high school · 7-12
626 students · ICSEA 1021
MacKillop Catholic College
Mornington · Catholic high school · 7-12
895 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Clarence High School Bellerive TAS | MacKillop Catholic College Mornington TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #5 of 42 | #2 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #525 of 1,472 | #209 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 626 | 895 |
| Girls / boys | 316 / 310 | 386 / 509 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 161 | 201 |
| Year 12 cohort | 2 | 46 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +56% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1021 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.2 | 76.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 49.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 5% |
| Suburb | Bellerive 7018 | Mornington 7018 |
| Council area | Clarence | Clarence |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | clarencehigh.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.mackillop.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •MacKillop Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (73.0 vs 59.7).
- •MacKillop Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 1021), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •MacKillop Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.4).
- •MacKillop Catholic College is the larger school with 895 students compared with 626.
- •MacKillop Catholic College has grown faster over five years (56% vs 11%).
- •Clarence High School is a government school while MacKillop Catholic 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 Clarence High School better than MacKillop Catholic College?
On the Success Index, MacKillop Catholic College ranks higher (73.0 vs 59.7 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 Clarence High School and MacKillop Catholic College?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Bellerive and Mornington in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clarence High School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and MacKillop Catholic College has 11.7.
How do Clarence High School and MacKillop Catholic College rank in TAS?
Clarence High School is 5th of 42 and MacKillop Catholic College is 2nd of 42 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.