St Michael's Catholic Primary School vs Wentworth Point High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Meadowbank · Catholic primary · K-6
420 students · ICSEA 1125
Wentworth Point High School
Wentworth Point · Government high school · 7-12
188 students · ICSEA 1062
| Measure | St Michael's Catholic Primary School Meadowbank NSW | Wentworth Point High School Wentworth Point NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #208 of 1,619 | #38 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #742 of 4,908 | #107 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 420 | 188 |
| Girls / boys | 219 / 201 | 71 / 117 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 188 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1125 | 1062 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 8.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.3 | 23.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.3 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 88% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Meadowbank 2114 | Wentworth Point 2127 |
| Council area | Ryde | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | smpsmeadowbank.syd.catholic.edu.au | wentworthpoint-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/ |
The verdict
- •Wentworth Point High School scores higher on the Success Index (77.3 vs 73.0).
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1125 vs 1062), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wentworth Point High School has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 18.8).
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 188.
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Wentworth Point 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 St Michael's Catholic Primary School better than Wentworth Point High School?
On the Success Index, Wentworth Point High School ranks higher (77.3 vs 73.0 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 Michael's Catholic Primary School and Wentworth Point High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Meadowbank and Wentworth Point in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Michael's Catholic Primary School has 18.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wentworth Point High School has 8.1.
How do St Michael's Catholic Primary School and Wentworth Point High School rank in NSW?
St Michael's Catholic Primary School is 208th of 1,619 and Wentworth Point High School is 38th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.