St Mary MacKillop College vs Swan Hill College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 825 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary MacKillop College
Swan Hill · Catholic high school · 7-12
540 students · ICSEA 1023
Swan Hill College
Swan Hill · Government high school · 7-12
747 students · ICSEA 944
| Measure | St Mary MacKillop College Swan Hill VIC | Swan Hill College Swan Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #156 of 348 | #329 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #508 of 1,472 | #1259 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 540 | 747 |
| Girls / boys | 291 / 249 | 361 / 386 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 116 | 124 |
| Year 12 cohort | 60 | 103 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 944 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.8 | 54.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.7 | 49.1 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 14% |
| Suburb | Swan Hill 3585 | Swan Hill 3585 |
| Council area | Swan Hill | Swan Hill |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.smmc.vic.edu.au | www.shc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary MacKillop College scores higher on the Success Index (60.4 vs 27.0).
- •St Mary MacKillop College has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 944), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary MacKillop College has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.6).
- •Swan Hill College is the larger school with 747 students compared with 540.
- •St Mary MacKillop College has grown faster over five years (25% vs 1%).
- •St Mary MacKillop College is a catholic school while Swan Hill College 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 St Mary MacKillop College better than Swan Hill College?
On the Success Index, St Mary MacKillop College ranks higher (60.4 vs 27.0 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 Mary MacKillop College and Swan Hill College?
About 825 m in a straight line, between Swan Hill and Swan Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary MacKillop College has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Swan Hill College has 13.6.
How do St Mary MacKillop College and Swan Hill College rank in VIC?
St Mary MacKillop College is 156th of 348 and Swan Hill College is 329th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.