Bannockburn P-12 College vs St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 79 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bannockburn P-12 College
Bannockburn · Government combined · Prep-12
799 students · ICSEA 989
St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School
Bannockburn · Catholic primary · Prep-6
392 students · ICSEA 1047
| Measure | Bannockburn P-12 College Bannockburn VIC | St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School Bannockburn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #204 of 239 | #421 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #925 of 1,259 | #1052 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 799 | 392 |
| Girls / boys | 360 / 439 | 201 / 191 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | 82 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 45 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +76% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 1047 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.4 | 33.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.0 | 15.7 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bannockburn 3331 | Bannockburn 3331 |
| Council area | Golden Plains | Golden Plains |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bannockburnp12.vic.edu.au/ | stmmb.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.6 vs 36.6).
- •St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1047 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bannockburn P-12 College is the larger school with 799 students compared with 392.
- •St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (76% vs -5%).
- •Bannockburn P-12 College is a government school while St Mary MacKillop Catholic 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 Bannockburn P-12 College better than St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School ranks higher (69.6 vs 36.6 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 Bannockburn P-12 College and St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School?
About 79 m in a straight line, between Bannockburn and Bannockburn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bannockburn P-12 College has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School has 11.8.
How do Bannockburn P-12 College and St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School rank in VIC?
Bannockburn P-12 College is 204th of 239 and St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School is 421st of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.