Lane Cove West Public School vs St Michael's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lane Cove West Public School
Lane Cove · Government primary · K-6
474 students · ICSEA 1163
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Lane Cove · Catholic primary · K-6
502 students · ICSEA 1176
| Measure | Lane Cove West Public School Lane Cove NSW | St Michael's Catholic Primary School Lane Cove NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #221 of 1,619 | #34 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #782 of 4,908 | #140 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 474 | 502 |
| Girls / boys | 232 / 242 | 219 / 283 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | 78 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1163 | 1176 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 72% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.4 | 31.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Lane Cove 2066 | Lane Cove 2066 |
| Council area | Lane Cove | Lane Cove |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | lanecovew-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stmlanecove.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (81.2 vs 72.6).
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1176 vs 1163), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.0).
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 474.
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -22%).
- •Lane Cove West 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 Lane Cove West Public School better than St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Michael's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (81.2 vs 72.6 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 Lane Cove West Public School and St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Lane Cove and Lane Cove in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lane Cove West Public School has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's Catholic Primary School has 16.0.
How do Lane Cove West Public School and St Michael's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Lane Cove West Public School is 221st of 1,619 and St Michael's Catholic Primary School is 34th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.