St Michael's Primary School

St Michael's Primary School is a Catholic primary school in North Melbourne, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1098, it sits in the 84th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 236 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 52% have a language background other than English.

North Melbourne VIC 3051. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
1098
84th percentile
Enrolments
236
Prep-6
Students per teacher
9:1
26 teaching staff
Indigenous students
2%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
52%
of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How St Michael's Primary School compares

By ICSEA, St Michael's Primary School ranks 321st of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 46 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 34th-highest ICSEA and the 32nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Aloysius College, a Catholic secondary school 0.3 km away.

Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.

ICSEA against the national average

ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. St Michael's Primary School scores 1098, above average.

ICSEA 1098Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
1098
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

St Michael's Primary School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.

St Michael's Primary School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About North Melbourne

St Michael's Primary School is located in North Melbourne, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,717/wk and median rent of $381/wk. Population: 14,953.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

North Melbourne suburb profile

Schools near St Michael's Primary School

The 3 nearest schools to St Michael's Primary School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs St Michael's Primary SchoolStudents
St Aloysius CollegeCatholic Secondary · North Melbourne0.3 km1127 29 higher673
North Melbourne Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · North Melbourne0.7 km1136 38 higher910
University High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Parkville0.9 km1117 19 higher1,983

Frequently Asked Questions

Is St Michael's Primary School a government school?

No, St Michael's Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.

What year levels does St Michael's Primary School offer?

St Michael's Primary School offers Prep-6.

What is St Michael's Primary School's ICSEA score?

St Michael's Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1098, placing it in the 84th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend St Michael's Primary School?

St Michael's Primary School has 236 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.

What schools are near St Michael's Primary School?

The nearest schools to St Michael's Primary School are St Aloysius College (0.3 km), Yalingbu Yirramboi Royal Childrens Hospital (0.4 km), North Melbourne Primary School - Molesworth Street Campus (0.5 km).

Where is St Michael's Primary School located?

St Michael's Primary School is located in North Melbourne, VIC 3051. Visit the school website at http://www.smnthmelbourne.catholic.edu.au.

St Michael's Primary School official website