Maribyrnong Primary School vs St Michael's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Maribyrnong Primary School
Kaleen · Government primary · K-6
483 students · ICSEA 1100
St Michael's Primary School
Kaleen · Catholic primary · K-6
171 students · ICSEA 1094
| Measure | Maribyrnong Primary School Kaleen ACT | St Michael's Primary School Kaleen ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #27 of 80 | #37 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #509 of 4,908 | #793 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 483 | 171 |
| Girls / boys | 239 / 244 | 91 / 80 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1100 | 1094 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.3 | 12.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 7.2 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Kaleen 2617 | Kaleen 2617 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.maribyrnongps.act.edu.au/ | www.stmichaelsps.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Maribyrnong Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.3 vs 72.5).
- •Maribyrnong Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 1094), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maribyrnong Primary School is the larger school with 483 students compared with 171.
- •Maribyrnong Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -13%).
- •Maribyrnong Primary School is a government school while St Michael's Primary School 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 Maribyrnong Primary School better than St Michael's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Maribyrnong Primary School ranks higher (75.3 vs 72.5 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 Maribyrnong Primary School and St Michael's Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Kaleen and Kaleen in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maribyrnong Primary School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's Primary School has 13.6.
How do Maribyrnong Primary School and St Michael's Primary School rank in ACT?
Maribyrnong Primary School is 27th of 80 and St Michael's Primary School is 37th of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.