St Joseph's College Mildura vs St Mary MacKillop College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 181 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's College Mildura
Mildura · Catholic high school · 7-12
860 students · ICSEA 1022
St Mary MacKillop College
Swan Hill · Catholic high school · 7-12
540 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | St Joseph's College Mildura Mildura VIC | St Mary MacKillop College Swan Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #175 of 348 | #156 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #592 of 1,472 | #508 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 860 | 540 |
| Girls / boys | 451 / 409 | 291 / 249 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 173 | 116 |
| Year 12 cohort | 90 | 60 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 4.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 68.3 | 46.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 52.2 | 35.7 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Mildura 3500 | Swan Hill 3585 |
| Council area | Mildura | Swan Hill |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.sjcmda.vic.edu.au | www.smmc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary MacKillop College scores higher on the Success Index (60.4 vs 56.5).
- •St Mary MacKillop College has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 1022), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary MacKillop College has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.6).
- •St Joseph's College Mildura is the larger school with 860 students compared with 540.
- •St Mary MacKillop College has grown faster over five years (25% vs 3%).
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 St Joseph's College Mildura better than St Mary MacKillop College?
On the Success Index, St Mary MacKillop College ranks higher (60.4 vs 56.5 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 St Joseph's College Mildura and St Mary MacKillop College?
About 181 km in a straight line, between Mildura and Swan Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's College Mildura has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary MacKillop College has 11.5.
How do St Joseph's College Mildura and St Mary MacKillop College rank in VIC?
St Joseph's College Mildura is 175th of 348 and St Mary MacKillop College is 156th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.