Miller High School vs St Therese Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 634 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Miller High School
Miller · Government high school · 7-12
816 students · ICSEA 878
St Therese Catholic Primary School
Miller · Catholic primary · K-6
315 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Miller High School Miller NSW | St Therese Catholic Primary School Miller NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #454 of 539 | #686 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1239 of 1,472 | #2089 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 816 | 315 |
| Girls / boys | 387 / 429 | 138 / 177 |
| Foundation intake | – | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | 145 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 91 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 878 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 74% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 83.8 | 23.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 83% | 88% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 9% |
| Suburb | Miller 2168 | Miller 2168 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | miller-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | sttsadleir.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Therese Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.0 vs 27.8).
- •St Therese Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 878), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Miller High School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 13.7).
- •Miller High School is the larger school with 816 students compared with 315.
- •Miller High School is a government school while St Therese 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 Miller High School better than St Therese Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Therese Catholic Primary School ranks higher (58.0 vs 27.8 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 Miller High School and St Therese Catholic Primary School?
About 634 m in a straight line, between Miller and Miller in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Miller High School has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Therese Catholic Primary School has 13.7.
How do Miller High School and St Therese Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Miller High School is 454th of 539 and St Therese Catholic Primary School is 686th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.