Julia Gillard Community College vs MacKillop Catholic Regional College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 833 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Julia Gillard Community College
Werribee · Independent special · 11-12
54 students · ICSEA 941
MacKillop Catholic Regional College
Werribee · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,749 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | Julia Gillard Community College Werribee VIC | MacKillop Catholic Regional College Werribee VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #88 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #221 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | 11-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 54 | 1,749 |
| Girls / boys | 25 / 29 | 916 / 833 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 326 |
| Year 12 cohort | 11 | 264 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 941 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 7.1 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 157.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 92.5 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 1% |
| Suburb | Werribee 3030 | Werribee 3030 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | jgillardcc.vic.edu.au/ | www.mackillopwerribee.com.au/ |
The verdict
- •MacKillop Catholic Regional College has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 941), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Julia Gillard Community College has fewer students per teacher (7.1 vs 11.1).
- •MacKillop Catholic Regional College is the larger school with 1,749 students compared with 54.
- •Julia Gillard Community College is a independent school while MacKillop Catholic Regional College 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 Julia Gillard Community College better than MacKillop Catholic Regional College?
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 Julia Gillard Community College and MacKillop Catholic Regional College?
About 833 m in a straight line, between Werribee and Werribee in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Julia Gillard Community College has 7.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and MacKillop Catholic Regional College has 11.1.
How do Julia Gillard Community College and MacKillop Catholic Regional College rank in VIC?
Julia Gillard Community College is unranked and MacKillop Catholic Regional College is 88th of 348 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.