Melrose Park Public School vs St Michael's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Melrose Park Public School
West Ryde · Government primary · K-6
163 students · ICSEA 1087
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Meadowbank · Catholic primary · K-6
420 students · ICSEA 1125
| Measure | Melrose Park Public School West Ryde NSW | St Michael's Catholic Primary School Meadowbank NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #382 of 1,619 | #208 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1206 of 4,908 | #742 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 163 | 420 |
| Girls / boys | 76 / 87 | 219 / 201 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1087 | 1125 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 18.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 22.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 5.3 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | West Ryde 2114 | Meadowbank 2114 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Ryde |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | melrosepk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | smpsmeadowbank.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.0 vs 68.0).
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1125 vs 1087), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Melrose Park Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.8).
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 163.
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (15% vs -23%).
- •Melrose Park 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 Melrose Park Public School better than St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Michael's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (73.0 vs 68.0 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 Melrose Park Public School and St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between West Ryde and Meadowbank in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Melrose Park Public School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's Catholic Primary School has 18.8.
How do Melrose Park Public School and St Michael's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Melrose Park Public School is 382nd 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.