Annandale Public School vs St Michael's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 848 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Annandale Public School
Annandale · Government primary · P-6
363 students · ICSEA 1145
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Stanmore · Catholic primary · K-6
116 students · ICSEA 1160
| Measure | Annandale Public School Annandale NSW | St Michael's Catholic Primary School Stanmore NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 85 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 1,619 | #17 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #38 of 4,908 | #60 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 363 | 116 |
| Girls / boys | 182 / 181 | 69 / 47 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1145 | 1160 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.7 | 10.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Annandale 2038 | Stanmore 2048 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | annandale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stmstanmore.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Annandale Public School scores higher on the Success Index (84.8 vs 83.8).
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1160 vs 1145), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.1).
- •Annandale Public School is the larger school with 363 students compared with 116.
- •Annandale Public School is a government school while St Michael's Catholic 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 Annandale Public School better than St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Annandale Public School ranks higher (84.8 vs 83.8 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 Annandale Public School and St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
About 848 m in a straight line, between Annandale and Stanmore in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Annandale Public School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's Catholic Primary School has 11.0.
How do Annandale Public School and St Michael's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Annandale Public School is 7th of 1,619 and St Michael's Catholic Primary School is 17th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.