Alfred Deakin High School vs Sts Peter and Paul Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.7 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
Sts Peter and Paul Primary School
Garran · Catholic primary · K-6
299 students · ICSEA 1130
| Measure | Alfred Deakin High School Deakin ACT | Sts Peter and Paul Primary School Garran ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #9 of 27 | #14 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #187 of 1,472 | #264 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 881 | 299 |
| Girls / boys | 437 / 444 | 152 / 147 |
| Foundation intake | – | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | 204 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1132 | 1130 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.9 | 19.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 8.6 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Deakin 2600 | Garran 2605 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.adhs.act.edu.au/ | www.stpandp.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sts Peter and Paul Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.9 vs 73.9).
- •Alfred Deakin High School has the higher ICSEA (1132 vs 1130), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alfred Deakin High School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.3).
- •Alfred Deakin High School is the larger school with 881 students compared with 299.
- •Sts Peter and Paul Primary School has grown faster over five years (15% vs 0%).
- •Alfred Deakin High School is a government school while Sts Peter and Paul 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 Alfred Deakin High School better than Sts Peter and Paul Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sts Peter and Paul Primary School ranks higher (78.9 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 Sts Peter and Paul Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Deakin and Garran 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 Sts Peter and Paul Primary School has 15.3.
How do Alfred Deakin High School and Sts Peter and Paul Primary School rank in ACT?
Alfred Deakin High School is 9th of 27 and Sts Peter and Paul Primary School is 14th of 80 among secondary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.