Excelsior Public School vs St Michael's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Excelsior Public School
Castle Hill · Government primary · K-6
561 students · ICSEA 1150
St Michael's Primary School
Baulkham Hills · Catholic primary · K-6
696 students · ICSEA 1113
| Measure | Excelsior Public School Castle Hill NSW | St Michael's Primary School Baulkham Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #104 of 1,619 | #323 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #389 of 4,908 | #1069 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 561 | 696 |
| Girls / boys | 258 / 303 | 313 / 383 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | 107 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1150 | 1113 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 18.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.6 | 37.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Castle Hill 2154 | Baulkham Hills 2153 |
| Council area | The Hills | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | excelsior-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stmichaelsbhills.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Excelsior Public School scores higher on the Success Index (77.1 vs 69.4).
- •Excelsior Public School has the higher ICSEA (1150 vs 1113), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Michael's Primary School is the larger school with 696 students compared with 561.
- •Excelsior Public School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -9%).
- •Excelsior Public 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 Excelsior Public School better than St Michael's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Excelsior Public School ranks higher (77.1 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 Excelsior Public School and St Michael's Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Castle Hill and Baulkham Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Excelsior Public School has 18.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's Primary School has 18.4.
How do Excelsior Public School and St Michael's Primary School rank in NSW?
Excelsior Public School is 104th of 1,619 and St Michael's Primary School is 323rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.