Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College vs South Gippsland Specialist School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 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
South Gippsland Specialist School
Leongatha · Government special · U
67 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College Leongatha VIC | South Gippsland Specialist School Leongatha VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #139 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #422 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 544 | 67 |
| Girls / boys | 294 / 250 | 20 / 47 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| 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 | -11% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 5.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.8 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.2 | 23.9 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 10% |
| Suburb | Leongatha 3953 | Leongatha 3953 |
| Council area | South Gippsland | South Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.mackillopleongatha.catholic.edu.au | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=53535524-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c |
The verdict
- •Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •South Gippsland Specialist School has fewer students per teacher (5.5 vs 8.9).
- •Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College is the larger school with 544 students compared with 67.
- •South Gippsland Specialist School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -11%).
- •Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College is a catholic school while South Gippsland Specialist School is a government 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 Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College better than South Gippsland Specialist School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College and South Gippsland Specialist School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Leongatha and Leongatha 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 South Gippsland Specialist School has 5.5.
How do Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College and South Gippsland Specialist School rank in VIC?
Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College is 139th of 348 and South Gippsland Specialist School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.