Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Miranda vs Sylvania High 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.
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Miranda
Miranda · Catholic primary · K-6
396 students · ICSEA 1090
Sylvania High School
Sylvania · Government high school · 7-12
750 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Miranda Miranda NSW | Sylvania High School Sylvania NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #494 of 1,619 | #208 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1499 of 4,908 | #519 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 396 | 750 |
| Girls / boys | 197 / 199 | 348 / 402 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 153 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 83 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1090 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.5 | 60.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 15.1 |
| Language background other than English | 54% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Miranda 2228 | Sylvania 2224 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | olssmiranda.syd.catholic.edu.au | sylvania-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 59.9).
- •Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Miranda has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sylvania High School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.2).
- •Sylvania High School is the larger school with 750 students compared with 396.
- •Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Miranda is a catholic school while Sylvania 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 Sylvania High School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Miranda ranks higher (64.5 vs 59.9 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 Sylvania High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Miranda and Sylvania 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 Sylvania High School has 12.5.
How do Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Miranda and Sylvania High School rank in NSW?
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Miranda is 494th of 1,619 and Sylvania High School is 208th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.