Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield Campus vs St Michael's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 952 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield Campus
Strathfield · Independent combined · K-12
493 students · ICSEA 1074
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Belfield · Catholic primary · K-6
239 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield Campus Strathfield NSW | St Michael's Catholic Primary School Belfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #147 of 314 | #771 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #466 of 1,259 | #2354 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 493 | 239 |
| Girls / boys | 240 / 253 | 106 / 133 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | 46 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 32 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1074 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.8 | 17.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.4 | 4.2 |
| Language background other than English | 99% | 93% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Strathfield 2135 | Belfield 2191 |
| Council area | Strathfield | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | strathfield.aia.nsw.edu.au/ | stmbelfield.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield Campus scores higher on the Success Index (59.7 vs 54.7).
- •Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield Campus has the higher ICSEA (1074 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield Campus has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.6).
- •Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield Campus is the larger school with 493 students compared with 239.
- •Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield Campus has grown faster over five years (9% vs -22%).
- •Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield Campus is a independent 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 Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield Campus better than St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield Campus ranks higher (59.7 vs 54.7 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 Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield Campus and St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
About 952 m in a straight line, between Strathfield and Belfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield Campus has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's Catholic Primary School has 13.6.
How do Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield Campus and St Michael's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Australian International Academy, Sydney, Strathfield Campus is 147th of 314 and St Michael's Catholic Primary School is 771st of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.