Christ the King School vs MacKillop Specialist School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 973 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Christ the King School
Newcomb · Catholic primary · Prep-6
269 students · ICSEA 1061
MacKillop Specialist School
Whittington · Catholic special · Prep-12
196 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Christ the King School Newcomb VIC | MacKillop Specialist School Whittington VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #294 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #647 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 269 | 196 |
| Girls / boys | 148 / 121 | 49 / 147 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 19 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 13 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | +56% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1061 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 3.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 52.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 59.3 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 12% |
| Suburb | Newcomb 3219 | Whittington 3219 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ctknewcomb.catholic.edu.au | www.mackillop.org.au/mackillop-school-geelong |
The verdict
- •Christ the King School has the higher ICSEA (1061 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •MacKillop Specialist School has fewer students per teacher (3.7 vs 12.0).
- •Christ the King School is the larger school with 269 students compared with 196.
- •MacKillop Specialist School has grown faster over five years (56% vs 20%).
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 Christ the King School better than MacKillop Specialist 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 Christ the King School and MacKillop Specialist School?
About 973 m in a straight line, between Newcomb and Whittington in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Christ the King School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and MacKillop Specialist School has 3.7.
How do Christ the King School and MacKillop Specialist School rank in VIC?
Christ the King School is 294th of 1,290 and MacKillop Specialist School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.