Milperra Public School vs Mount St Joseph Milperra
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Milperra Public School
Milperra · Government primary · K-6
317 students · ICSEA 1027
Mount St Joseph Milperra
Milperra · Catholic high school · 7-12
891 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | Milperra Public School Milperra NSW | Mount St Joseph Milperra Milperra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #659 of 1,619 | #143 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #2010 of 4,908 | #350 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 317 | 891 |
| Girls / boys | 156 / 161 | 891 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 170 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 134 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.7 | 68.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 15.7 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Milperra 2214 | Milperra 2214 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | milperra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | msj.syd.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mount St Joseph Milperra scores higher on the Success Index (67.4 vs 59.0).
- •Mount St Joseph Milperra has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount St Joseph Milperra has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.0).
- •Mount St Joseph Milperra is the larger school with 891 students compared with 317.
- •Milperra Public School has grown faster over five years (12% vs 4%).
- •Milperra Public School is a government school while Mount St Joseph Milperra 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 Milperra Public School better than Mount St Joseph Milperra?
On the Success Index, Mount St Joseph Milperra ranks higher (67.4 vs 59.0 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 Milperra Public School and Mount St Joseph Milperra?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Milperra and Milperra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Milperra Public School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount St Joseph Milperra has 13.0.
How do Milperra Public School and Mount St Joseph Milperra rank in NSW?
Milperra Public School is 659th of 1,619 and Mount St Joseph Milperra is 143rd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.