Newington College vs St Michael's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 622 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Newington College
Stanmore · Independent combined · K-12
2,072 students · ICSEA 1182
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Stanmore · Catholic primary · K-6
116 students · ICSEA 1160
| Measure | Newington College Stanmore NSW | St Michael's Catholic Primary School Stanmore NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 87 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #9 of 314 | #17 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #26 of 1,259 | #60 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 2,072 | 116 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 2,072 | 69 / 47 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | 249 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 240 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1182 | 1160 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 74% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 228.4 | 10.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 135.4 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Stanmore 2048 | Stanmore 2048 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.newington.nsw.edu.au/ | stmstanmore.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Newington College scores higher on the Success Index (86.9 vs 83.8).
- •Newington College has the higher ICSEA (1182 vs 1160), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newington College has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 11.0).
- •Newington College is the larger school with 2,072 students compared with 116.
- •Newington College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -16%).
- •Newington College is a independent 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Rockdale
Frequently asked questions
Is Newington College better than St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Newington College ranks higher (86.9 vs 83.8 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 Newington College and St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
About 622 m in a straight line, between Stanmore and Stanmore in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Newington College has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's Catholic Primary School has 11.0.
How do Newington College and St Michael's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Newington College is 9th of 314 and St Michael's Catholic Primary School is 17th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.