St Michael's Catholic Primary School vs The Athena School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 972 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Stanmore · Catholic primary · K-6
116 students · ICSEA 1160
The Athena School
Newtown · Independent combined · K-10
52 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | St Michael's Catholic Primary School Stanmore NSW | The Athena School Newtown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #17 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #60 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-10 |
| Students | 116 | 52 |
| Girls / boys | 69 / 47 | 26 / 26 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 6 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1160 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.5 | 5.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 12.5 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 4% |
| Suburb | Stanmore 2048 | Newtown 2042 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stmstanmore.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.athena.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (83.8 vs 60.2).
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1160 vs 1058), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Athena School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 11.0).
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 116 students compared with 52.
- •The Athena School has grown faster over five years (27% vs -16%).
- •St Michael's Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while The Athena School is an independent 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 The Athena School?
On the Success Index, St Michael's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (83.8 vs 60.2 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 St Michael's Catholic Primary School and The Athena School?
About 972 m in a straight line, between Stanmore and Newtown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Michael's Catholic Primary School has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Athena School has 9.0.
How do St Michael's Catholic Primary School and The Athena School rank in NSW?
St Michael's Catholic Primary School is 17th of 1,619 and The Athena School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.