Harkaway Hills College vs Mary MacKillop School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Harkaway Hills College
Narre Warren North · Independent combined · Prep-10
321 students · ICSEA 1149
Mary MacKillop School
Narre Warren North · Catholic primary · Prep-6
294 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | Harkaway Hills College Narre Warren North VIC | Mary MacKillop School Narre Warren North VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #37 of 239 | #608 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #91 of 1,259 | #1755 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 321 | 294 |
| Girls / boys | 249 / 72 | 146 / 148 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | 20 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +189% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1149 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 18.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.7 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Narre Warren North 3804 | Narre Warren North 3804 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.harkawayhills.vic.edu.au | www.marymacnarre.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Harkaway Hills College scores higher on the Success Index (80.8 vs 61.9).
- •Harkaway Hills College has the higher ICSEA (1149 vs 1058), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Harkaway Hills College has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.7).
- •Harkaway Hills College is the larger school with 321 students compared with 294.
- •Harkaway Hills College has grown faster over five years (189% vs -12%).
- •Harkaway Hills College is a independent school while Mary MacKillop 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 Harkaway Hills College better than Mary MacKillop School?
On the Success Index, Harkaway Hills College ranks higher (80.8 vs 61.9 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 Harkaway Hills College and Mary MacKillop School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Narre Warren North and Narre Warren North in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Harkaway Hills College has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mary MacKillop School has 15.7.
How do Harkaway Hills College and Mary MacKillop School rank in VIC?
Harkaway Hills College is 37th of 239 and Mary MacKillop School is 608th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.