Daylesford Primary School vs St Michael's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Daylesford Primary School
Daylesford · Government primary · Prep-6
192 students · ICSEA 1022
St Michael's School
Daylesford · Catholic primary · Prep-6
86 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Daylesford Primary School Daylesford VIC | St Michael's School Daylesford VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #783 of 1,290 | #572 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #2347 of 4,908 | #1602 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 192 | 86 |
| Girls / boys | 111 / 81 | 42 / 44 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.2 | 9.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 4.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 0% |
| Suburb | Daylesford 3460 | Daylesford 3460 |
| Council area | Hepburn | Hepburn |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.daylesps.vic.edu.au | www.smdaylesford.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Michael's School scores higher on the Success Index (63.5 vs 54.7).
- •St Michael's School has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 1022), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Michael's School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.5).
- •Daylesford Primary School is the larger school with 192 students compared with 86.
- •St Michael's School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -29%).
- •Daylesford Primary School is a government school while St Michael's School is a catholic 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 Daylesford Primary School better than St Michael's School?
On the Success Index, St Michael's School ranks higher (63.5 vs 54.7 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 Daylesford Primary School and St Michael's School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Daylesford and Daylesford in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Daylesford Primary School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's School has 9.3.
How do Daylesford Primary School and St Michael's School rank in VIC?
Daylesford Primary School is 783rd of 1,290 and St Michael's School is 572nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.