Deniliquin High School vs St Michael's Parish School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 534 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Deniliquin High School
Deniliquin · Government high school · 7-12
432 students · ICSEA 948
St Michael's Parish School
Deniliquin · Catholic primary · K-6
168 students · ICSEA 1022
| Measure | Deniliquin High School Deniliquin NSW | St Michael's Parish School Deniliquin NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #366 of 539 | #831 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1027 of 1,472 | #2539 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 432 | 168 |
| Girls / boys | 212 / 220 | 82 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | – | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | 86 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 38 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 948 | 1022 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.7 | 10.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 7% |
| Suburb | Deniliquin 2710 | Deniliquin 2710 |
| Council area | Edward River | Edward River |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | deniliquin-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.deniliquin.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Parish School scores higher on the Success Index (52.3 vs 36.8).
- •St Michael's Parish School has the higher ICSEA (1022 vs 948), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Deniliquin High School has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 15.8).
- •Deniliquin High School is the larger school with 432 students compared with 168.
- •St Michael's Parish School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -16%).
- •Deniliquin High School is a government school while St Michael's Parish 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 Deniliquin High School better than St Michael's Parish School?
On the Success Index, St Michael's Parish School ranks higher (52.3 vs 36.8 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 Deniliquin High School and St Michael's Parish School?
About 534 m in a straight line, between Deniliquin and Deniliquin in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Deniliquin High School has 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's Parish School has 15.8.
How do Deniliquin High School and St Michael's Parish School rank in NSW?
Deniliquin High School is 366th of 539 and St Michael's Parish School is 831st of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.