Mary MacKillop School vs St Michael's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 109 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mary MacKillop School
Narre Warren North · Catholic primary · Prep-6
294 students · ICSEA 1058
St Michael's School
Traralgon · Catholic primary · Prep-6
456 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | Mary MacKillop School Narre Warren North VIC | St Michael's School Traralgon VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #608 of 1,290 | #552 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1755 of 4,908 | #1553 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 294 | 456 |
| Girls / boys | 146 / 148 | 234 / 222 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.7 | 28.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 12.6 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Narre Warren North 3804 | Traralgon 3844 |
| Council area | Casey | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.marymacnarre.catholic.edu.au | www.stmtraralgon.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Michael's School scores higher on the Success Index (64.0 vs 61.9).
- •St Michael's School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 294.
- •St Michael's School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -12%).
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 School better than St Michael's School?
On the Success Index, St Michael's School ranks higher (64.0 vs 61.9 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 School and St Michael's School?
About 109 km in a straight line, between Narre Warren North and Traralgon in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mary MacKillop School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's School has 15.8.
How do Mary MacKillop School and St Michael's School rank in VIC?
Mary MacKillop School is 608th of 1,290 and St Michael's School is 552nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.