St Michael's Primary School is a small to medium-sized catholic primary school located in Nelson Bay, NSW, catering for students from K-6.

Recent primary results indicate above-average academic performance, with a latest primary rating of 6.0.

Recent results have softened compared with earlier years, although year-to-year cohort variation should be considered.

The school serves a broadly average student community, with an ICSEA score of 1040 placing it around the top 37% nationally by ICSEA.

Compared with similar state-sector ICSEA peers, results appear broadly in line with expectations.

With around 269 students, the school is a smaller school by metropolitan standards.