Milton Public School vs St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 590 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Milton Public School
Milton · Government primary · K-6
823 students · ICSEA 1024
St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Milton · Catholic primary · K-6
125 students · ICSEA 1044
| Measure | Milton Public School Milton NSW | St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Milton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #758 of 1,619 | #579 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2315 of 4,908 | #1769 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 823 | 125 |
| Girls / boys | 382 / 441 | 55 / 70 |
| Foundation intake | 130 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1024 | 1044 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.1 | 12.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 7% |
| Suburb | Milton 2538 | Milton 2538 |
| Council area | Shoalhaven | Shoalhaven |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | milton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.sosmdow.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.8 vs 55.1).
- •St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1044 vs 1024), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 16.8).
- •Milton Public School is the larger school with 823 students compared with 125.
- •Milton Public School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -3%).
- •Milton Public School is a government school while St Mary's Star of the Sea 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 Milton Public School better than St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School ranks higher (61.8 vs 55.1 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 Milton Public School and St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School?
About 590 m in a straight line, between Milton and Milton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Milton Public School has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School has 9.9.
How do Milton Public School and St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Milton Public School is 758th of 1,619 and St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is 579th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.