Amaroo School vs Aunty Agnes Shea High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Amaroo School
Amaroo · Government combined · K-10
1,638 students · ICSEA 1070
Aunty Agnes Shea High School
Taylor · Government high school · 7
83 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | Amaroo School Amaroo ACT | Aunty Agnes Shea High School Taylor ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 23 | #11 of 27 |
| National rank (type) | #554 of 1,259 | #203 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-10 | 7 |
| Students | 1,638 | 83 |
| Girls / boys | 749 / 889 | 42 / 41 |
| Foundation intake | 77 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 219 | 83 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1070 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 6.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 126.3 | 12.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 40.8 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 8% |
| Suburb | Amaroo 2914 | Taylor 2913 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.amaroos.act.edu.au/ | www.agnessheahs.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Aunty Agnes Shea High School scores higher on the Success Index (73.1 vs 54.6).
- •Amaroo School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aunty Agnes Shea High School has fewer students per teacher (6.7 vs 13.0).
- •Amaroo School is the larger school with 1,638 students compared with 83.
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 Amaroo School better than Aunty Agnes Shea High School?
On the Success Index, Aunty Agnes Shea High School ranks higher (73.1 vs 54.6 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 Amaroo School and Aunty Agnes Shea High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Amaroo and Taylor in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Amaroo School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Aunty Agnes Shea High School has 6.7.
How do Amaroo School and Aunty Agnes Shea High School rank in ACT?
Amaroo School is 18th of 23 and Aunty Agnes Shea High School is 11th of 27 among combined schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.