St Anne's Catholic Primary School vs St Michael's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Strathfield South · Catholic primary · K-6
101 students · ICSEA 1084
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Belfield · Catholic primary · K-6
239 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | St Anne's Catholic Primary School Strathfield South NSW | St Michael's Catholic Primary School Belfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #196 of 1,619 | #771 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #686 of 4,908 | #2354 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 101 | 239 |
| Girls / boys | 47 / 54 | 106 / 133 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1084 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.3 | 17.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.3 | 4.2 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 93% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Strathfield South 2136 | Belfield 2191 |
| Council area | Strathfield | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stastrathfield.syd.catholic.edu.au | stmbelfield.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.5 vs 54.7).
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1084 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 13.6).
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 239 students compared with 101.
- •St Anne's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -22%).
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 St Anne's Catholic Primary School better than St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Anne's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (73.5 vs 54.7 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 St Anne's Catholic Primary School and St Michael's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Strathfield South and Belfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Anne's Catholic Primary School has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's Catholic Primary School has 13.6.
How do St Anne's Catholic Primary School and St Michael's Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
St Anne's Catholic Primary School is 196th of 1,619 and St Michael's Catholic Primary School is 771st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.