Al Siraat College vs St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Catholic Parish Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Al Siraat College
Epping · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,554 students · ICSEA 1067
St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Catholic Parish Primary School
Epping · Catholic primary · Prep-6
595 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | Al Siraat College Epping VIC | St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Catholic Parish Primary School Epping VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #119 of 239 | #574 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #410 of 1,259 | #1619 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,554 | 595 |
| Girls / boys | 797 / 757 | 290 / 305 |
| Foundation intake | 130 | 92 |
| Year 7 cohort | 159 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 62 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 30 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 6.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +56% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 111.8 | 40.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 90.0 | 22.1 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Epping 3076 | Epping 3076 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alsiraat.vic.edu.au | www.smcmeppingnth.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (62.6 vs 63.3).
- •Al Siraat College has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 1060), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Al Siraat College has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.9).
- •Al Siraat College is the larger school with 1,554 students compared with 595.
- •Al Siraat College has grown faster over five years (56% vs 12%).
- •Al Siraat College is a independent school while St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Catholic Parish Primary School 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 Al Siraat College better than St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Catholic Parish Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Al Siraat College and St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Catholic Parish Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Epping and Epping in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Al Siraat College has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Catholic Parish Primary School has 14.9.
How do Al Siraat College and St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Catholic Parish Primary School rank in VIC?
Al Siraat College is 119th of 239 and St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Catholic Parish Primary School is 574th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.