Italian Bilingual School vs St Michael's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 622 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Italian Bilingual School
Meadowbank · Independent primary · K-6
111 students · ICSEA 1142
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Meadowbank · Catholic primary · K-6
420 students · ICSEA 1125
| Measure | Italian Bilingual School Meadowbank NSW | St Michael's Catholic Primary School Meadowbank NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #22 of 1,619 | #208 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #84 of 4,908 | #742 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 111 | 420 |
| Girls / boys | 50 / 61 | 219 / 201 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1142 | 1125 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 18.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 22.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 5.3 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Meadowbank 2114 | Meadowbank 2114 |
| Council area | Ryde | Ryde |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ibs.nsw.edu.au/ | smpsmeadowbank.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Italian Bilingual School scores higher on the Success Index (83.0 vs 73.0).
- •Italian Bilingual School has the higher ICSEA (1142 vs 1125), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Italian Bilingual School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 18.8).
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 111.
- •Italian Bilingual School 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 Italian Bilingual School better than St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Italian Bilingual School ranks higher (83.0 vs 73.0 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 Italian Bilingual School and St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
About 622 m in a straight line, between Meadowbank and Meadowbank in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Italian Bilingual School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's Catholic Primary School has 18.8.
How do Italian Bilingual School and St Michael's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Italian Bilingual School is 22nd of 1,619 and St Michael's Catholic Primary School is 208th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.