Mittagong Public School vs St Michael's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 509 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mittagong Public School
Mittagong · Government primary · K-6
536 students · ICSEA 992
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Mittagong · Catholic primary · K-6
180 students · ICSEA 1035
| Measure | Mittagong Public School Mittagong NSW | St Michael's Catholic Primary School Mittagong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1054 of 1,619 | #640 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3301 of 4,908 | #1955 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 536 | 180 |
| Girls / boys | 248 / 288 | 91 / 89 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 1035 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.0 | 12.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 4% |
| Suburb | Mittagong 2575 | Mittagong 2575 |
| Council area | Wingecarribee | Wingecarribee |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | mittagong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.smmdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.7 vs 41.8).
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1035 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.8).
- •Mittagong Public School is the larger school with 536 students compared with 180.
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -5%).
- •Mittagong 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 Mittagong Public School better than St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Michael's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (59.7 vs 41.8 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 Mittagong Public School and St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
About 509 m in a straight line, between Mittagong and Mittagong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mittagong Public School has 16.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's Catholic Primary School has 14.9.
How do Mittagong Public School and St Michael's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Mittagong Public School is 1054th of 1,619 and St Michael's Catholic Primary School is 640th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.