St Michael's Primary School vs University of Canberra High School Kaleen
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 792 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Michael's Primary School
Kaleen · Catholic primary · K-6
171 students · ICSEA 1094
University of Canberra High School Kaleen
Kaleen · Government high school · 7-10
571 students · ICSEA 1056
| Measure | St Michael's Primary School Kaleen ACT | University of Canberra High School Kaleen Kaleen ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #37 of 80 | #13 of 27 |
| National rank (type) | #793 of 4,908 | #217 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-10 |
| Students | 171 | 571 |
| Girls / boys | 91 / 80 | 266 / 305 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 132 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1094 | 1056 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.6 | 45.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 27.9 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Kaleen 2617 | Kaleen 2617 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stmichaelsps.act.edu.au | www.kaleenhs.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (72.5 vs 72.7).
- •St Michael's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1094 vs 1056), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •University of Canberra High School Kaleen has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.6).
- •University of Canberra High School Kaleen is the larger school with 571 students compared with 171.
- •University of Canberra High School Kaleen has grown faster over five years (31% vs -13%).
- •St Michael's Primary School is a catholic school while University of Canberra High School Kaleen is a government 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 St Michael's Primary School better than University of Canberra High School Kaleen?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Michael's Primary School and University of Canberra High School Kaleen?
About 792 m in a straight line, between Kaleen and Kaleen in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Michael's Primary School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and University of Canberra High School Kaleen has 12.6.
How do St Michael's Primary School and University of Canberra High School Kaleen rank in ACT?
St Michael's Primary School is 37th of 80 and University of Canberra High School Kaleen is 13th of 27 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.