Leongatha Secondary College vs Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Leongatha Secondary College
Leongatha · Government high school · 7-12
607 students · ICSEA 991
Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College
Leongatha · Catholic high school · 7-12
544 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Leongatha Secondary College Leongatha VIC | Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College Leongatha VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #241 of 348 | #139 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #840 of 1,472 | #422 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 607 | 544 |
| Girls / boys | 292 / 315 | 294 / 250 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 108 | 111 |
| Year 12 cohort | 83 | 79 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 6.6% | 4.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 991 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 8.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.8 | 60.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.9 | 29.2 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Leongatha 3953 | Leongatha 3953 |
| Council area | South Gippsland | South Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.leonsec.vic.edu.au | www.mackillopleongatha.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College scores higher on the Success Index (64.1 vs 45.3).
- •Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 991), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 12.3).
- •Leongatha Secondary College is the larger school with 607 students compared with 544.
- •Leongatha Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -11%).
- •Leongatha Secondary College is a government 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 Leongatha Secondary College better than Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College?
On the Success Index, Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College ranks higher (64.1 vs 45.3 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 Leongatha Secondary College and Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Leongatha and Leongatha in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Leongatha Secondary College has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College has 8.9.
How do Leongatha Secondary College and Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College rank in VIC?
Leongatha Secondary College is 241st of 348 and Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College is 139th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.