MacKillop Catholic Regional College vs St Andrew's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
MacKillop Catholic Regional College
Werribee · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,749 students · ICSEA 1058
St Andrew's School
Werribee · Catholic primary · Prep-6
290 students · ICSEA 1021
| Measure | MacKillop Catholic Regional College Werribee VIC | St Andrew's School Werribee VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #88 of 348 | #533 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #221 of 1,472 | #1472 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,749 | 290 |
| Girls / boys | 916 / 833 | 136 / 154 |
| Foundation intake | – | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | 326 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 264 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 1021 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 157.0 | 23.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 92.5 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Werribee 3030 | Werribee 3030 |
| Council area | Wyndham | Wyndham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mackillopwerribee.com.au/ | www.sawerribee.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •MacKillop Catholic Regional College scores higher on the Success Index (72.5 vs 64.8).
- •MacKillop Catholic Regional College has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 1021), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •MacKillop Catholic Regional College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.2).
- •MacKillop Catholic Regional College is the larger school with 1,749 students compared with 290.
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 MacKillop Catholic Regional College better than St Andrew's School?
On the Success Index, MacKillop Catholic Regional College ranks higher (72.5 vs 64.8 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 MacKillop Catholic Regional College and St Andrew's School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Werribee and Werribee in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
MacKillop Catholic Regional College has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Andrew's School has 12.2.
How do MacKillop Catholic Regional College and St Andrew's School rank in VIC?
MacKillop Catholic Regional College is 88th of 348 and St Andrew's School is 533rd of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.