St Michael's Primary School vs Walters Road Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 853 m 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
Walters Road Public School
Blacktown · Government primary · K-6
523 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | St Michael's Primary School Blacktown South NSW | Walters Road Public School Blacktown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #589 of 1,619 | #987 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1804 of 4,908 | #3071 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 631 | 523 |
| Girls / boys | 303 / 328 | 257 / 266 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.4 | 34.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 69% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | Blacktown South 2148 | Blacktown 2148 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.stmichaelsblacktown.catholic.edu.au | waltersrd-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.5 vs 45.2).
- •St Michael's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1065 vs 997), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Walters Road Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.3).
- •St Michael's Primary School is the larger school with 631 students compared with 523.
- •St Michael's Primary School is a catholic school while Walters Road 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 Primary School better than Walters Road Public School?
On the Success Index, St Michael's Primary School ranks higher (61.5 vs 45.2 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 Primary School and Walters Road Public School?
About 853 m 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 Walters Road Public School has 15.2.
How do St Michael's Primary School and Walters Road Public School rank in NSW?
St Michael's Primary School is 589th of 1,619 and Walters Road Public School is 987th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.