Holy Spirit Primary School vs St Michael's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 243 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Spirit Primary School
Kurri Kurri · Catholic primary · 3-6
186 students · ICSEA 994
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Nowra · Catholic primary · K-6
537 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Holy Spirit Primary School Kurri Kurri NSW | St Michael's Catholic Primary School Nowra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #940 of 1,619 | #1023 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2905 of 4,908 | #3191 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | 3-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 186 | 537 |
| Girls / boys | 98 / 88 | 281 / 256 |
| Foundation intake | – | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 35.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 29.9 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 15% |
| Suburb | Kurri Kurri 2327 | Nowra 2541 |
| Council area | Cessnock | Shoalhaven |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | kurri.catholic.edu.au | www.smndow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Spirit Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (47.1 vs 43.4).
- •Holy Spirit Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.3).
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 537 students compared with 186.
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 Spirit Primary School better than St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Holy Spirit Primary School ranks higher (47.1 vs 43.4 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 Holy Spirit Primary School and St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
About 243 km in a straight line, between Kurri Kurri and Nowra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Spirit Primary School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's Catholic Primary School has 15.3.
How do Holy Spirit Primary School and St Michael's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Holy Spirit Primary School is 940th of 1,619 and St Michael's Catholic Primary School is 1023rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.