Ainslie School vs Campbell Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ainslie School
Braddon · Government primary · K-6
351 students · ICSEA 1130
Campbell Primary School
Campbell · Government primary · K-6
267 students · ICSEA 1136
| Measure | Ainslie School Braddon ACT | Campbell Primary School Campbell ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #8 of 80 | #12 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #184 of 4,908 | #237 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 351 | 267 |
| Girls / boys | 178 / 173 | 132 / 135 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1130 | 1136 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.1 | 21.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Braddon 2612 | Campbell 2612 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ainslies.act.edu.au | www.campbellps.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (80.1 vs 79.2).
- •Campbell Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1136 vs 1130), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ainslie School is the larger school with 351 students compared with 267.
- •Ainslie School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -19%).
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 Ainslie School better than Campbell Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ainslie School and Campbell Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Braddon and Campbell in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ainslie School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Campbell Primary School has 12.5.
How do Ainslie School and Campbell Primary School rank in ACT?
Ainslie School is 8th of 80 and Campbell Primary School is 12th of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.