St Michael's Primary School vs Tyndale Christian 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 Primary School
Blacktown South · Catholic primary · K-6
631 students · ICSEA 1065
Tyndale Christian School
Blacktown · Independent combined · K-12
816 students · ICSEA 1066
| Measure | St Michael's Primary School Blacktown South NSW | Tyndale Christian School Blacktown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #589 of 1,619 | #169 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1804 of 4,908 | #546 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 631 | 816 |
| Girls / boys | 303 / 328 | 410 / 406 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 72 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 39 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1066 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.4 | 66.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 43.6 |
| Language background other than English | 69% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Blacktown South 2148 | Blacktown 2148 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stmichaelsblacktown.catholic.edu.au | www.tyndale.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.5 vs 55.1).
- •Tyndale Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1066 vs 1065), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tyndale Christian School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 17.3).
- •Tyndale Christian School is the larger school with 816 students compared with 631.
- •Tyndale Christian School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -12%).
- •St Michael's Primary School is a catholic school while Tyndale Christian 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 Primary School better than Tyndale Christian School?
On the Success Index, St Michael's Primary School ranks higher (61.5 vs 55.1 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 Primary School and Tyndale Christian School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Blacktown South and Blacktown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Michael's Primary School has 17.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tyndale Christian School has 12.3.
How do St Michael's Primary School and Tyndale Christian School rank in NSW?
St Michael's Primary School is 589th of 1,619 and Tyndale Christian School is 169th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.