St Mary Mackillop College

Isabella Plains, Australian Capital Territory · Catholic · Co-ed · Year 7 to Year 12

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Trusted tier

a well regarded tier reflecting consistent and reliable overall performance

Trusted tier

S360 score: 68.6%

St Mary Mackillop College is a co-educational, Catholic, Mega school from Year 7 to Year 12 in Isabella Plains, Australian Capital Territory. It sits in the Trusted tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Learning Environment, where it reaches Leading tier. It ranks 5th among Catholic schools in Australian Capital Territory.

Schools360 scoring overview

The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.

Academic Excellence37 / 60 (61.7%)Highly Capable

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing42 / 60 (70.0%)Trusted

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities41 / 60 (68.3%)Trusted

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment45 / 60 (75.0%)Leading

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence43 / 60 (71.7%)Trusted

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1014 / 20Trusted

Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1212 / 20Highly Capable

Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.

University Outcomes and Pathways11 / 20Highly Capable

Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing15 / 20Leading

Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.

Student Support14 / 20Trusted

Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.

Personal Development13 / 20Trusted

Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum15 / 20Leading

Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.

Sports12 / 20Highly Capable

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture14 / 20Trusted

Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff14 / 20Trusted

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment16 / 20Distinguished

Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.

Technology and Innovation15 / 20Leading

Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.

Institutional Excellence

School Governance15 / 20Leading

Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections14 / 20Trusted

Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.

Sustainability14 / 20Trusted

Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.

Key information

Affiliation
Catholic
Year range
Year 7 to Year 12
Gender
Co-ed
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
2,048
Student:teacher ratio
13.6:1
Location
Isabella Plains, Australian Capital Territory
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

106868 above the national average

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.

Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

NAPLAN

Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.

2025 NAPLAN results

  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    549(-17)
    Writing
    544(-25)
    Spelling
    549(-11)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    560(-9)
    Numeracy
    545(-31)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    573(-23)
    Writing
    579(-32)
    Spelling
    564(-22)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    569(-25)
    Numeracy
    574(-31)

Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

2026 fees

All inclusive — this figure already includes levies and other charges. Not directly comparable to a Tuition only figure at another school.

  • Local day students fees, 2026
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Annual fee
    $9,500
  • Year level
    Year 8
    Annual fee
    $9,050
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Annual fee
    $9,296
  • Year level
    Year 10
    Annual fee
    $9,976
  • Year level
    Year 11
    Annual fee
    $11,102
  • Year level
    Year 12
    Annual fee
    $11,126
Additional information on fees

Published via GoodSchools (Good Schools Guide), a directory the school itself supplies its fee schedule to.

Source: the school’s published fee schedule. Extracted 2026-08-20.

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Common questions

What year levels does St Mary Mackillop College teach?

St Mary Mackillop College teaches Year 7 to Year 12.

Is St Mary Mackillop College a boys, girls or co-ed school?

St Mary Mackillop College is a Co-ed school.

What sector is St Mary Mackillop College in?

St Mary Mackillop College is classified as Catholic.

Does St Mary Mackillop College offer boarding?

No, St Mary Mackillop College does not offer boarding.

How many students attend St Mary Mackillop College?

St Mary Mackillop College has 2,048 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at St Mary Mackillop College?

St Mary Mackillop College's student to teacher ratio is 13.6 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does St Mary Mackillop College sit in?

St Mary Mackillop College sits in the Trusted tier, a well regarded tier reflecting consistent and reliable overall performance.

What is St Mary Mackillop College's strongest area on Schools360?

St Mary Mackillop College's strongest area is Learning Environment, reaching Leading tier.

Where does St Mary Mackillop College rank?

St Mary Mackillop College ranks 5th among Catholic schools in Australian Capital Territory.

Where is St Mary Mackillop College located?

St Mary Mackillop College is located in Isabella Plains, Australian Capital Territory.