Mitchell High School vs St Michael's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mitchell High School
Blacktown · Government high school · 7-12
876 students · ICSEA 978
St Michael's Primary School
Blacktown South · Catholic primary · K-6
631 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | Mitchell High School Blacktown NSW | St Michael's Primary School Blacktown South NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #385 of 539 | #589 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1075 of 1,472 | #1804 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 876 | 631 |
| Girls / boys | 414 / 462 | 303 / 328 |
| Foundation intake | – | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | 157 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 136 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 978 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.7 | 36.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 15.9 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 69% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Blacktown 2148 | Blacktown South 2148 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mitchell-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stmichaelsblacktown.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.5 vs 34.5).
- •St Michael's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1065 vs 978), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mitchell High School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.3).
- •Mitchell High School is the larger school with 876 students compared with 631.
- •Mitchell High School is a government school while St Michael's 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 Mitchell High School better than St Michael's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Michael's Primary School ranks higher (61.5 vs 34.5 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 Mitchell High School and St Michael's Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Blacktown and Blacktown South in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mitchell High School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's Primary School has 17.3.
How do Mitchell High School and St Michael's Primary School rank in NSW?
Mitchell High School is 385th of 539 and St Michael's Primary School is 589th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.