Hartford College vs St Michael's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 44 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hartford College
Daceyville · Independent combined · 5-9
29 students · ICSEA 1117
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Daceyville · Catholic primary · K-6
371 students · ICSEA 1104
| Measure | Hartford College Daceyville NSW | St Michael's Catholic Primary School Daceyville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #291 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #967 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | 5-9 | K-6 |
| Students | 29 | 371 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 29 | 178 / 193 |
| Foundation intake | – | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | 8 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 1104 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 4.5 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 22.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.2 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 69% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Daceyville 2032 | Daceyville 2032 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hartfordcollege.nsw.edu.au/ | stmdaceyville.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hartford College scores higher on the Success Index (76.9 vs 70.6).
- •Hartford College has the higher ICSEA (1117 vs 1104), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hartford College has fewer students per teacher (4.5 vs 16.4).
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 371 students compared with 29.
- •Hartford College 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 Hartford College better than St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hartford College ranks higher (76.9 vs 70.6 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 Hartford College and St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
About 44 m in a straight line, between Daceyville and Daceyville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hartford College has 4.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's Catholic Primary School has 16.4.
How do Hartford College and St Michael's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Hartford College is unranked and St Michael's Catholic Primary School is 291st of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.