Ainslie School vs St Thomas More's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 2.1 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
St Thomas More's Primary School
Campbell · Catholic primary · K-6
179 students · ICSEA 1145
| Measure | Ainslie School Braddon ACT | St Thomas More's Primary School Campbell ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #8 of 80 | #4 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #184 of 4,908 | #126 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 351 | 179 |
| Girls / boys | 178 / 173 | 98 / 81 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1130 | 1145 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 60% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.1 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Braddon 2612 | Campbell 2612 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ainslies.act.edu.au | www.stmore.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (81.5 vs 80.1).
- •St Thomas More's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1145 vs 1130), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ainslie School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.4).
- •Ainslie School is the larger school with 351 students compared with 179.
- •St Thomas More's Primary School has grown faster over five years (10% vs 1%).
- •Ainslie School is a government school while St Thomas More's Primary 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 Ainslie School better than St Thomas More's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Thomas More's Primary School ranks higher (81.5 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 St Thomas More's Primary School?
About 2.1 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 St Thomas More's Primary School has 15.4.
How do Ainslie School and St Thomas More's Primary School rank in ACT?
Ainslie School is 8th of 80 and St Thomas More's Primary School is 4th of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.