Harcourt Public School vs St Michael's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Harcourt Public School
Campsie · Government primary · K-6
373 students · ICSEA 1033
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Belfield · Catholic primary · K-6
239 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Harcourt Public School Campsie NSW | St Michael's Catholic Primary School Belfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #862 of 1,619 | #771 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2621 of 4,908 | #2354 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 373 | 239 |
| Girls / boys | 175 / 198 | 106 / 133 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1033 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.9 | 17.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 4.2 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 93% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Campsie 2194 | Belfield 2191 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | harcourt-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stmbelfield.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.7 vs 51.0).
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 1033), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.0).
- •Harcourt Public School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 239.
- •Harcourt Public School is a government 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 Harcourt Public School better than St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Michael's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (54.7 vs 51.0 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 Harcourt Public School and St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Campsie and Belfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Harcourt Public School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's Catholic Primary School has 13.6.
How do Harcourt Public School and St Michael's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Harcourt Public School is 862nd of 1,619 and St Michael's Catholic Primary School is 771st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.