Georgiana Molloy Anglican School vs St Mary MacKillop College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Western Australia, 4.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Georgiana Molloy Anglican School
Yalyalup · Independent combined · PP-12
1,215 students · ICSEA 1067
St Mary MacKillop College
Busselton · Catholic combined · PP-12
1,552 students · ICSEA 1052
| Measure | Georgiana Molloy Anglican School Yalyalup WA | St Mary MacKillop College Busselton WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #63 of 172 | #71 of 172 |
| National rank (type) | #609 of 1,259 | #647 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | PP-12 | PP-12 |
| Students | 1,215 | 1,552 |
| Girls / boys | 647 / 568 | 794 / 758 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | 158 | 170 |
| Year 12 cohort | 86 | 116 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1067 | 1052 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 80.3 | 107.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 57.8 | 70.1 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Yalyalup 6280 | Busselton 6280 |
| Council area | Busselton | Busselton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.gmas.wa.edu.au | www.mackillop.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Georgiana Molloy Anglican School scores higher on the Success Index (52.0 vs 50.5).
- •Georgiana Molloy Anglican School has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 1052), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary MacKillop College has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.1).
- •St Mary MacKillop College is the larger school with 1,552 students compared with 1,215.
- •Georgiana Molloy Anglican School 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 Georgiana Molloy Anglican School better than St Mary MacKillop College?
On the Success Index, Georgiana Molloy Anglican School ranks higher (52.0 vs 50.5 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 Georgiana Molloy Anglican School and St Mary MacKillop College?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Yalyalup and Busselton in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Georgiana Molloy Anglican School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary MacKillop College has 14.5.
How do Georgiana Molloy Anglican School and St Mary MacKillop College rank in WA?
Georgiana Molloy Anglican School is 63rd of 172 and St Mary MacKillop College is 71st of 172 among combined schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.