Edgars Creek Secondary College vs St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Catholic Parish Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Edgars Creek Secondary College
Wollert · Government high school · 7-12
1,330 students · ICSEA 999
St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Catholic Parish Primary School
Epping · Catholic primary · Prep-6
595 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | Edgars Creek Secondary College Wollert VIC | St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Catholic Parish Primary School Epping VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #236 of 348 | #574 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #814 of 1,472 | #1619 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,330 | 595 |
| Girls / boys | 619 / 711 | 290 / 305 |
| Foundation intake | – | 92 |
| Year 7 cohort | 217 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 180 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 1.4% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +202% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 103.1 | 40.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 43.5 | 22.1 |
| Language background other than English | 78% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Wollert 3750 | Epping 3076 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.edgarscreeksc.vic.edu.au/ | www.smcmeppingnth.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Catholic Parish Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.3 vs 46.3).
- •St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Catholic Parish Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Edgars Creek Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.9).
- •Edgars Creek Secondary College is the larger school with 1,330 students compared with 595.
- •Edgars Creek Secondary College has grown faster over five years (202% vs 12%).
- •Edgars Creek Secondary College is a government 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 Edgars Creek Secondary College better than St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Catholic Parish Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Catholic Parish Primary School ranks higher (63.3 vs 46.3 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 Edgars Creek Secondary College and St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Catholic Parish Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Wollert and Epping in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Edgars Creek Secondary College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Catholic Parish Primary School has 14.9.
How do Edgars Creek Secondary College and St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Catholic Parish Primary School rank in VIC?
Edgars Creek Secondary College is 236th of 348 and St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Catholic Parish Primary School is 574th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.