Alfred Deakin High School vs Narrabundah College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 4.9 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
Narrabundah College
Narrabundah · Government high school · 11-12
977 students · ICSEA 1131
| Measure | Alfred Deakin High School Deakin ACT | Narrabundah College Narrabundah ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #9 of 27 | #5 of 27 |
| National rank (type) | #187 of 1,472 | #143 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-10 | 11-12 |
| Students | 881 | 977 |
| Girls / boys | 437 / 444 | 478 / 499 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 204 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 481 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1132 | 1131 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.9 | 66.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 12.2 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 65% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Deakin 2600 | Narrabundah 2604 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.adhs.act.edu.au/ | www.narrabundahc.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Narrabundah College scores higher on the Success Index (75.8 vs 73.9).
- •Alfred Deakin High School has the higher ICSEA (1132 vs 1131), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alfred Deakin High School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.7).
- •Narrabundah College is the larger school with 977 students compared with 881.
- •Narrabundah College has grown faster over five years (5% vs 0%).
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 Narrabundah College?
On the Success Index, Narrabundah College ranks higher (75.8 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 Narrabundah College?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Deakin and Narrabundah 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 Narrabundah College has 14.7.
How do Alfred Deakin High School and Narrabundah College rank in ACT?
Alfred Deakin High School is 9th of 27 and Narrabundah College is 5th of 27 among secondary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.