St Michael's Catholic Primary School vs West Ryde Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 480 m 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
West Ryde Public School
West Ryde · Government primary · K-6
512 students · ICSEA 1117
| Measure | St Michael's Catholic Primary School Meadowbank NSW | West Ryde Public School West Ryde NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #208 of 1,619 | #316 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #742 of 4,908 | #1054 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 420 | 512 |
| Girls / boys | 219 / 201 | 240 / 272 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | 77 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1125 | 1117 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.3 | 36.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.3 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 83% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Meadowbank 2114 | West Ryde 2114 |
| Council area | Ryde | Ryde |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | smpsmeadowbank.syd.catholic.edu.au | westryde-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.0 vs 69.6).
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1125 vs 1117), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •West Ryde Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.8).
- •West Ryde Public School is the larger school with 512 students compared with 420.
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (15% vs -19%).
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while West Ryde Public 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 West Ryde Public School?
On the Success Index, St Michael's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (73.0 vs 69.6 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 West Ryde Public School?
About 480 m in a straight line, between Meadowbank and West Ryde 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 West Ryde Public School has 14.0.
How do St Michael's Catholic Primary School and West Ryde Public School rank in NSW?
St Michael's Catholic Primary School is 208th of 1,619 and West Ryde Public School is 316th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.