Catholic Regional College North Keilor vs St Mary MacKillop Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Catholic Regional College North Keilor
Keilor Lodge · Catholic high school · 7-10
642 students · ICSEA 1045
St Mary MacKillop Primary School
Keilor Downs · Catholic primary · Prep-6
502 students · ICSEA 1059
| Measure | Catholic Regional College North Keilor Keilor Lodge VIC | St Mary MacKillop Primary School Keilor Downs VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #141 of 348 | #582 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #433 of 1,472 | #1638 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 642 | 502 |
| Girls / boys | 300 / 342 | 257 / 245 |
| Foundation intake | – | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | 166 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1045 | 1059 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.0 | 32.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 33.3 | 14.3 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Keilor Lodge 3038 | Keilor Downs 3038 |
| Council area | Brimbank | Brimbank |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.crcnk.com.au | www.mmkeilordowns.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (63.4 vs 63.1).
- •St Mary MacKillop Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1059 vs 1045), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Catholic Regional College North Keilor has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.4).
- •Catholic Regional College North Keilor is the larger school with 642 students compared with 502.
- •Catholic Regional College North Keilor has grown faster over five years (0% vs -13%).
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 Catholic Regional College North Keilor better than St Mary MacKillop 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 Catholic Regional College North Keilor and St Mary MacKillop Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Keilor Lodge and Keilor Downs in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Catholic Regional College North Keilor has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary MacKillop Primary School has 15.4.
How do Catholic Regional College North Keilor and St Mary MacKillop Primary School rank in VIC?
Catholic Regional College North Keilor is 141st of 348 and St Mary MacKillop Primary School is 582nd of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.