Galilee Catholic Primary School vs St Michael's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 10 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Galilee Catholic Primary School
Bondi Beach · Catholic primary · K-6
88 students · ICSEA 1160
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Stanmore · Catholic primary · K-6
116 students · ICSEA 1160
| Measure | Galilee Catholic Primary School Bondi Beach NSW | St Michael's Catholic Primary School Stanmore NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #11 of 1,619 | #17 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #45 of 4,908 | #60 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 88 | 116 |
| Girls / boys | 47 / 41 | 69 / 47 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1160 | 1160 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 63% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 10.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bondi Beach 2026 | Stanmore 2048 |
| Council area | Waverley | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | galileebondi.syd.catholic.edu.au | stmstanmore.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (84.3 vs 83.8).
- •Galilee Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 11.0).
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 116 students compared with 88.
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 Galilee Catholic Primary School better than St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Galilee Catholic Primary School and St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Bondi Beach and Stanmore in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Galilee Catholic Primary School has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's Catholic Primary School has 11.0.
How do Galilee Catholic Primary School and St Michael's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Galilee Catholic Primary School is 11th of 1,619 and St Michael's Catholic Primary School is 17th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.