Ainslie School vs Merici College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 808 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ainslie School
Braddon · Government primary · K-6
351 students · ICSEA 1130
Merici College
Braddon · Catholic high school · 7-12
992 students · ICSEA 1138
| Measure | Ainslie School Braddon ACT | Merici College Braddon ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #8 of 80 | #1 of 27 |
| National rank (type) | #184 of 4,908 | #10 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 351 | 992 |
| Girls / boys | 178 / 173 | 992 / – |
| Foundation intake | 53 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 189 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 111 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1130 | 1138 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.1 | 75.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 27.4 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Braddon 2612 | Braddon 2612 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ainslies.act.edu.au | www.merici.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Merici College scores higher on the Success Index (85.8 vs 80.1).
- •Merici College has the higher ICSEA (1138 vs 1130), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Merici College is the larger school with 992 students compared with 351.
- •Merici College has grown faster over five years (48% vs 1%).
- •Ainslie School is a government school while Merici College 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 Ainslie School better than Merici College?
On the Success Index, Merici College ranks higher (85.8 vs 80.1 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 Ainslie School and Merici College?
About 808 m in a straight line, between Braddon and Braddon in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ainslie School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Merici College has 13.1.
How do Ainslie School and Merici College rank in ACT?
Ainslie School is 8th of 80 and Merici College is 1st of 27 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.