Frensham School vs St Michael's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 800 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Frensham School
Mittagong · Independent high school · 7-12
345 students · ICSEA 1137
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Mittagong · Catholic primary · K-6
180 students · ICSEA 1035
| Measure | Frensham School Mittagong NSW | St Michael's Catholic Primary School Mittagong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #16 of 539 | #640 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #54 of 1,472 | #1955 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 345 | 180 |
| Girls / boys | 345 / 0 | 91 / 89 |
| Foundation intake | – | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | 49 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 70 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1137 | 1035 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.9 | 12.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.3 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | Mittagong 2575 | Mittagong 2575 |
| Council area | Wingecarribee | Wingecarribee |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.frensham.nsw.edu.au | www.smmdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Frensham School scores higher on the Success Index (81.0 vs 59.7).
- •Frensham School has the higher ICSEA (1137 vs 1035), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Frensham School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 14.9).
- •Frensham School is the larger school with 345 students compared with 180.
- •Frensham School is a independent 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 Frensham School better than St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Frensham School ranks higher (81.0 vs 59.7 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 Frensham School and St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
About 800 m in a straight line, between Mittagong and Mittagong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Frensham School has 8.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's Catholic Primary School has 14.9.
How do Frensham School and St Michael's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Frensham School is 16th of 539 and St Michael's Catholic Primary School is 640th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.