Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College vs Notre Dame College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 238 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
Notre Dame College
Shepparton · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,683 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College Leongatha VIC | Notre Dame College Shepparton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #139 of 348 | #146 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #422 of 1,472 | #461 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 544 | 1,683 |
| Girls / boys | 294 / 250 | 821 / 862 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 111 | 307 |
| Year 12 cohort | 79 | 237 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.8 | 136.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.2 | 113.7 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Leongatha 3953 | Shepparton 3630 |
| Council area | South Gippsland | Greater Shepparton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.mackillopleongatha.catholic.edu.au | www.notredame.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College scores higher on the Success Index (64.1 vs 62.1).
- •Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 1030), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 12.3).
- •Notre Dame College is the larger school with 1,683 students compared with 544.
- •Notre Dame College has grown faster over five years (3% 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 Notre Dame College?
On the Success Index, Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College ranks higher (64.1 vs 62.1 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 Notre Dame College?
About 238 km in a straight line, between Leongatha and Shepparton 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 Notre Dame College has 12.3.
How do Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College and Notre Dame College rank in VIC?
Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College is 139th of 348 and Notre Dame College is 146th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.