Cornerstone Christian College vs St Mary MacKillop College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 978 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cornerstone Christian College
Busselton · Independent combined · PP-12
380 students · ICSEA 1038
St Mary MacKillop College
Busselton · Catholic combined · PP-12
1,552 students · ICSEA 1052
| Measure | Cornerstone Christian College Busselton WA | St Mary MacKillop College Busselton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #102 of 172 | #71 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #814 of 1,259 | #647 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 380 | 1,552 |
| Girls / boys | 196 / 184 | 794 / 758 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | 39 | 170 |
| Year 12 cohort | 30 | 116 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1052 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.6 | 107.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 70.1 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Busselton 6280 | Busselton 6280 |
| Council area | Busselton | Busselton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cornerstone.wa.edu.au | www.mackillop.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary MacKillop College scores higher on the Success Index (50.5 vs 42.5).
- •St Mary MacKillop College has the higher ICSEA (1052 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cornerstone Christian College has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.5).
- •St Mary MacKillop College is the larger school with 1,552 students compared with 380.
- •St Mary MacKillop College has grown faster over five years (14% vs -2%).
- •Cornerstone Christian College is a independent school while St Mary MacKillop College is a catholic 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 Cornerstone Christian College better than St Mary MacKillop College?
On the Success Index, St Mary MacKillop College ranks higher (50.5 vs 42.5 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 Cornerstone Christian College and St Mary MacKillop College?
About 978 m in a straight line, between Busselton and Busselton in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cornerstone Christian College has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary MacKillop College has 14.5.
How do Cornerstone Christian College and St Mary MacKillop College rank in WA?
Cornerstone Christian College is 102nd of 172 and St Mary MacKillop College is 71st of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.