Geelong East Primary School vs MacKillop Specialist School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 387 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Geelong East Primary School
Geelong East · Government primary · Prep-6
147 students · ICSEA 948
MacKillop Specialist School
Whittington · Catholic special · Prep-12
196 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Geelong East Primary School Geelong East VIC | MacKillop Specialist School Whittington VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1229 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4158 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 147 | 196 |
| Girls / boys | 66 / 81 | 49 / 147 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 19 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 13 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -34% | +56% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 948 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 3.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 52.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 59.3 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 12% |
| Suburb | Geelong East 3219 | Whittington 3219 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.geeastps.vic.edu.au | www.mackillop.org.au/mackillop-school-geelong |
The verdict
- •MacKillop Specialist School has the higher ICSEA (993 vs 948), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •MacKillop Specialist School has fewer students per teacher (3.7 vs 11.1).
- •MacKillop Specialist School is the larger school with 196 students compared with 147.
- •MacKillop Specialist School has grown faster over five years (56% vs -34%).
- •Geelong East Primary School is a government school while MacKillop Specialist 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 Geelong East Primary 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 Geelong East Primary School and MacKillop Specialist School?
About 387 m in a straight line, between Geelong East and Whittington in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Geelong East Primary School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and MacKillop Specialist School has 3.7.
How do Geelong East Primary School and MacKillop Specialist School rank in VIC?
Geelong East Primary School is 1229th of 1,290 and MacKillop Specialist School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.