Koonwarra Village School vs Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 9.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Koonwarra Village School
Koonwarra · Independent primary · Prep-6
64 students · ICSEA 1092
Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College
Leongatha · Catholic high school · 7-12
544 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Koonwarra Village School Koonwarra VIC | Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College Leongatha VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #139 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #422 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 64 | 544 |
| Girls / boys | 31 / 33 | 294 / 250 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 111 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 79 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 4.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1092 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 8.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 60.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 29.2 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Koonwarra 3954 | Leongatha 3953 |
| Council area | South Gippsland | South Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.koonwarravillageschool.org | www.mackillopleongatha.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Koonwarra Village School scores higher on the Success Index (73.5 vs 64.1).
- •Koonwarra Village School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 1032), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College is the larger school with 544 students compared with 64.
- •Koonwarra Village School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -11%).
- •Koonwarra Village School is a independent school while Mary 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 Koonwarra Village School better than Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College?
On the Success Index, Koonwarra Village School ranks higher (73.5 vs 64.1 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 Koonwarra Village School and Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Koonwarra and Leongatha in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Koonwarra Village School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College has 8.9.
How do Koonwarra Village School and Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College rank in VIC?
Koonwarra Village School is unranked and Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College is 139th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.