Daceyville Public School vs St Michael's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 245 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Daceyville Public School
Daceyville · Government primary · K-6
126 students · ICSEA 1029
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Daceyville · Catholic primary · K-6
371 students · ICSEA 1104
| Measure | Daceyville Public School Daceyville NSW | St Michael's Catholic Primary School Daceyville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #648 of 1,619 | #291 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1982 of 4,908 | #967 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 126 | 371 |
| Girls / boys | 58 / 68 | 178 / 193 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -53% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1104 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 7.6 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.5 | 22.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 69% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 3% |
| Suburb | Daceyville 2032 | Daceyville 2032 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | daceyville-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stmdaceyville.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.6 vs 59.3).
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1104 vs 1029), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Daceyville Public School has fewer students per teacher (7.6 vs 16.4).
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 371 students compared with 126.
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -53%).
- •Daceyville 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 Daceyville Public School better than St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Michael's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (70.6 vs 59.3 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 Daceyville Public School and St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
About 245 m in a straight line, between Daceyville and Daceyville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Daceyville Public School has 7.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's Catholic Primary School has 16.4.
How do Daceyville Public School and St Michael's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Daceyville Public School is 648th of 1,619 and St Michael's Catholic Primary School is 291st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.