Alfred Deakin High School vs Canberra Girls Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alfred Deakin High School
Deakin · Government high school · 7-10
881 students · ICSEA 1132
Canberra Girls Grammar School
Deakin · Independent combined · K-12
1,203 students · ICSEA 1177
| Measure | Alfred Deakin High School Deakin ACT | Canberra Girls Grammar School Deakin ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #9 of 27 | #2 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | #187 of 1,472 | #90 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-10 | K-12 |
| Students | 881 | 1,203 |
| Girls / boys | 437 / 444 | 1,139 / 64 |
| Foundation intake | – | 91 |
| Year 7 cohort | 204 | 137 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 118 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1132 | 1177 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 72% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.9 | 112.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 76.5 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Deakin 2600 | Deakin 2600 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.adhs.act.edu.au/ | www.cggs.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Canberra Girls Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (80.8 vs 73.9).
- •Canberra Girls Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1177 vs 1132), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Canberra Girls Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.6).
- •Canberra Girls Grammar School is the larger school with 1,203 students compared with 881.
- •Alfred Deakin High School is a government school while Canberra Girls Grammar School is an independent 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 Alfred Deakin High School better than Canberra Girls Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Canberra Girls Grammar School ranks higher (80.8 vs 73.9 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 Alfred Deakin High School and Canberra Girls Grammar School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Deakin and Deakin in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alfred Deakin High School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Canberra Girls Grammar School has 10.7.
How do Alfred Deakin High School and Canberra Girls Grammar School rank in ACT?
Alfred Deakin High School is 9th of 27 and Canberra Girls Grammar School is 2nd of 23 among secondary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.