St Mary MacKillop College
St Mary MacKillop College is a Catholic secondary school in Isabella Plains, ACT offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1068, it sits in the 75th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 2,088 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
Isabella Plains ACT 2905. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Mary MacKillop College compares
By ICSEA, St Mary MacKillop College ranks 19th of the 34 secondary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Isabella Plains Early Childhood School, a government primary school 0.5 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. St Mary MacKillop College scores 1068, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Mary MacKillop College is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Isabella Plains
St Mary MacKillop College is located in Isabella Plains, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,131/wk and median rent of $450/wk. Population: 4,329.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Isabella Plains suburb profileSchools near St Mary MacKillop College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Mary MacKillop College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monash Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Monash | 1.2 km | 1063 | 5 lower | 414 |
| Bonython Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bonython | 1.2 km | 1034 | 34 lower | 341 |
| Covenant Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Gordon | 1.7 km | 1090 | 22 higher | 320 |
| Trinity Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Wanniassa | 1.9 km | 1150 | 82 higher | 1,073 |
| Gowrie Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Gowrie | 2.0 km | 1043 | 25 lower | 228 |
| Calwell Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Calwell | 2.1 km | 1010 | 58 lower | 201 |
| Erindale CollegeGovernment Secondary · Wanniassa | 2.5 km | 1041 | 27 lower | 871 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Mary MacKillop College a government school?
No, St Mary MacKillop College is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Mary MacKillop College offer?
St Mary MacKillop College offers 7-12.
What is St Mary MacKillop College's ICSEA score?
St Mary MacKillop College has an ICSEA score of 1068, placing it in the 75th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Mary MacKillop College?
St Mary MacKillop College has 2,088 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Mary MacKillop College?
The nearest schools to St Mary MacKillop College are Isabella Plains Early Childhood School (0.5 km), Monash Primary School (1.2 km), Bonython Primary School (1.2 km).
Where is St Mary MacKillop College located?
St Mary MacKillop College is located in Isabella Plains, ACT 2905. Visit the school website at http://www.mackillop.act.edu.au.