Baulkham Hills High School vs St Michael's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Baulkham Hills High School
Baulkham Hills · Government high school · 7-12
1,223 students · ICSEA 1203
St Michael's Primary School
Baulkham Hills · Catholic primary · K-6
696 students · ICSEA 1113
| Measure | Baulkham Hills High School Baulkham Hills NSW | St Michael's Primary School Baulkham Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #50 of 539 | #323 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #142 of 1,472 | #1069 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,223 | 696 |
| Girls / boys | 500 / 723 | 313 / 383 |
| Foundation intake | – | 107 |
| Year 7 cohort | 192 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 213 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1203 | 1113 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 74% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 18.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 88.8 | 37.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Baulkham Hills 2153 | Baulkham Hills 2153 |
| Council area | The Hills | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | baulkham-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stmichaelsbhills.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Baulkham Hills High School scores higher on the Success Index (75.8 vs 69.4).
- •Baulkham Hills High School has the higher ICSEA (1203 vs 1113), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Baulkham Hills High School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 18.4).
- •Baulkham Hills High School is the larger school with 1,223 students compared with 696.
- •Baulkham Hills High School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -9%).
- •Baulkham Hills High 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 Baulkham Hills High School better than St Michael's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Baulkham Hills High School ranks higher (75.8 vs 69.4 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 Baulkham Hills High School and St Michael's Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Baulkham Hills and Baulkham Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Baulkham Hills High School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's Primary School has 18.4.
How do Baulkham Hills High School and St Michael's Primary School rank in NSW?
Baulkham Hills High School is 50th of 539 and St Michael's Primary School is 323rd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.