Holy Family Primary School vs St Michael's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 333 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family Primary School
Emerton · Catholic primary · K-6
201 students · ICSEA 945
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Manilla · Catholic primary · K-6
79 students · ICSEA 948
| Measure | Holy Family Primary School Emerton NSW | St Michael's Catholic Primary School Manilla NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1157 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3628 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 201 | 79 |
| Girls / boys | 108 / 93 | 36 / 43 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 945 | 948 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 7.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 10.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 5.3 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 28% |
| Suburb | Emerton 2770 | Manilla 2346 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Tamworth |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.hfemerton.catholic.edu.au | stmichaelsmanilla.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (37.1 vs 37.0).
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (948 vs 945), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.9 vs 10.5).
- •Holy Family Primary School is the larger school with 201 students compared with 79.
- •Holy Family Primary School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -14%).
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 Holy Family 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 Holy Family Primary School and St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
About 333 km in a straight line, between Emerton and Manilla in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Family Primary School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's Catholic Primary School has 7.9.
How do Holy Family Primary School and St Michael's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Holy Family Primary School is 1157th of 1,619 and St Michael's Catholic Primary School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.