Mount St Joseph Milperra vs Panania North Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 597 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount St Joseph Milperra
Milperra · Catholic high school · 7-12
891 students · ICSEA 1060
Panania North Public School
Panania · Government primary · K-6
441 students · ICSEA 1026
| Measure | Mount St Joseph Milperra Milperra NSW | Panania North Public School Panania NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #143 of 539 | #741 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #350 of 1,472 | #2271 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 891 | 441 |
| Girls / boys | 891 / 0 | 227 / 214 |
| Foundation intake | – | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | 170 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 134 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1060 | 1026 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 68.5 | 28.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.7 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Milperra 2214 | Panania 2213 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | msj.syd.catholic.edu.au/ | pananianth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mount St Joseph Milperra scores higher on the Success Index (67.4 vs 55.7).
- •Mount St Joseph Milperra has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 1026), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount St Joseph Milperra has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.6).
- •Mount St Joseph Milperra is the larger school with 891 students compared with 441.
- •Panania North Public School has grown faster over five years (18% vs 4%).
- •Mount St Joseph Milperra is a catholic school while Panania North Public School is a government 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 Mount St Joseph Milperra better than Panania North Public School?
On the Success Index, Mount St Joseph Milperra ranks higher (67.4 vs 55.7 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 Mount St Joseph Milperra and Panania North Public School?
About 597 m in a straight line, between Milperra and Panania in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount St Joseph Milperra has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Panania North Public School has 15.6.
How do Mount St Joseph Milperra and Panania North Public School rank in NSW?
Mount St Joseph Milperra is 143rd of 539 and Panania North Public School is 741st of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.