Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College vs St Laurence O'Toole School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.5 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
St Laurence O'Toole School
Leongatha · Catholic primary · Prep-6
180 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College Leongatha VIC | St Laurence O'Toole School Leongatha VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #139 of 348 | #709 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #422 of 1,472 | #2112 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 544 | 180 |
| Girls / boys | 294 / 250 | 87 / 93 |
| Foundation intake | – | 20 |
| 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% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1032 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.8 | 12.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.2 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Leongatha 3953 | Leongatha 3953 |
| Council area | South Gippsland | South Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.mackillopleongatha.catholic.edu.au | www.stlleongatha.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College scores higher on the Success Index (64.1 vs 57.7).
- •St Laurence O'Toole School has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 1032), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 14.9).
- •Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College is the larger school with 544 students compared with 180.
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 St Laurence O'Toole School?
On the Success Index, Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College ranks higher (64.1 vs 57.7 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 St Laurence O'Toole School?
About 1.5 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 St Laurence O'Toole School has 14.9.
How do Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College and St Laurence O'Toole School rank in VIC?
Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College is 139th of 348 and St Laurence O'Toole School is 709th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.