Crestwood High School vs St Michael's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 402 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Crestwood High School
Baulkham Hills · Government high school · 7-12
1,022 students · ICSEA 1103
St Michael's Primary School
Baulkham Hills · Catholic primary · K-6
696 students · ICSEA 1113
| Measure | Crestwood High School Baulkham Hills NSW | St Michael's Primary School Baulkham Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #48 of 539 | #323 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #132 of 1,472 | #1069 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,022 | 696 |
| Girls / boys | 466 / 556 | 313 / 383 |
| Foundation intake | – | 107 |
| Year 7 cohort | 183 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 179 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1103 | 1113 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 18.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.9 | 37.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.7 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Baulkham Hills 2153 | Baulkham Hills 2153 |
| Council area | The Hills | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | crestwood-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stmichaelsbhills.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Crestwood High School scores higher on the Success Index (76.2 vs 69.4).
- •St Michael's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1113 vs 1103), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Crestwood High School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 18.4).
- •Crestwood High School is the larger school with 1,022 students compared with 696.
- •Crestwood High School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -9%).
- •Crestwood 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 Crestwood High School better than St Michael's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Crestwood High School ranks higher (76.2 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 Crestwood High School and St Michael's Primary School?
About 402 m in a straight line, between Baulkham Hills and Baulkham Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Crestwood High School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's Primary School has 18.4.
How do Crestwood High School and St Michael's Primary School rank in NSW?
Crestwood High School is 48th 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.