Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College vs Monivae College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 352 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College
Leongatha · Catholic high school · 7-12
544 students · ICSEA 1032
Monivae College
Hamilton · Catholic high school · 7-12
583 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College Leongatha VIC | Monivae College Hamilton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #139 of 348 | #126 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #422 of 1,472 | #380 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 544 | 583 |
| Girls / boys | 294 / 250 | 298 / 285 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 111 | 111 |
| Year 12 cohort | 79 | 80 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.4% | 3.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.8 | 49.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.2 | 36.1 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Leongatha 3953 | Hamilton 3300 |
| Council area | South Gippsland | Southern Grampians |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.mackillopleongatha.catholic.edu.au | www.monivae.com |
The verdict
- •Monivae College scores higher on the Success Index (66.0 vs 64.1).
- •Monivae College has the higher ICSEA (1033 vs 1032), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 11.7).
- •Monivae College is the larger school with 583 students compared with 544.
- •Monivae College has grown faster over five years (10% vs -11%).
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 Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College better than Monivae College?
On the Success Index, Monivae College ranks higher (66.0 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 Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College and Monivae College?
About 352 km in a straight line, between Leongatha and Hamilton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Monivae College has 11.7.
How do Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College and Monivae College rank in VIC?
Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College is 139th of 348 and Monivae College is 126th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.