Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Miranda vs Port Hacking High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 533 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Miranda
Miranda · Catholic primary · K-6
396 students · ICSEA 1090
Port Hacking High School
Miranda · Government high school · 7-12
950 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Miranda Miranda NSW | Port Hacking High School Miranda NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #494 of 1,619 | #232 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1499 of 4,908 | #601 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 396 | 950 |
| Girls / boys | 197 / 199 | 428 / 522 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 157 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 158 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1090 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.5 | 72.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 17.8 |
| Language background other than English | 54% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Miranda 2228 | Miranda 2228 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | olssmiranda.syd.catholic.edu.au | porthackin-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Miranda scores higher on the Success Index (64.5 vs 56.2).
- •Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Miranda has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 1050), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Port Hacking High School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.2).
- •Port Hacking High School is the larger school with 950 students compared with 396.
- •Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Miranda has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -20%).
- •Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Miranda is a catholic school while Port Hacking High 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 Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Miranda better than Port Hacking High School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Miranda ranks higher (64.5 vs 56.2 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 Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Miranda and Port Hacking High School?
About 533 m in a straight line, between Miranda and Miranda in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Miranda has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Port Hacking High School has 13.0.
How do Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Miranda and Port Hacking High School rank in NSW?
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Miranda is 494th of 1,619 and Port Hacking High School is 232nd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.