Edward Public School vs St Michael's Parish School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Edward Public School
Deniliquin · Government primary · K-6
105 students · ICSEA 872
St Michael's Parish School
Deniliquin · Catholic primary · K-6
168 students · ICSEA 1022
| Measure | Edward Public School Deniliquin NSW | St Michael's Parish School Deniliquin NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1458 of 1,619 | #831 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4448 of 4,908 | #2539 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 105 | 168 |
| Girls / boys | 47 / 58 | 82 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 872 | 1022 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 10.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 27% | 7% |
| Suburb | Deniliquin 2710 | Deniliquin 2710 |
| Council area | Edward River | Edward River |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | edward-p.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 25.7).
- •St Michael's Parish School has the higher ICSEA (1022 vs 872), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Edward Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 15.8).
- •St Michael's Parish School is the larger school with 168 students compared with 105.
- •St Michael's Parish School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -11%).
- •Edward Public 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 Edward Public School better than St Michael's Parish School?
On the Success Index, St Michael's Parish School ranks higher (52.3 vs 25.7 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 Edward Public School and St Michael's Parish School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Deniliquin and Deniliquin in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Edward Public School has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's Parish School has 15.8.
How do Edward Public School and St Michael's Parish School rank in NSW?
Edward Public School is 1458th of 1,619 and St Michael's Parish School is 831st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.