Amaroo School vs Evelyn Scott School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Australian Capital Territory, 18 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
Evelyn Scott School
Denman Prospect · Government combined · K-10
717 students · ICSEA 1107
| Measure | Amaroo School Amaroo ACT | Evelyn Scott School Denman Prospect ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 23 | #8 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | #554 of 1,259 | #206 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-10 | K-10 |
| Students | 1,638 | 717 |
| Girls / boys | 749 / 889 | 336 / 381 |
| Foundation intake | 77 | 78 |
| 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 | 1107 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 126.3 | 62.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 40.8 | 25.9 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Amaroo 2914 | Denman Prospect 2611 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.amaroos.act.edu.au/ | www.evelynscottschool.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Evelyn Scott School scores higher on the Success Index (73.4 vs 54.6).
- •Evelyn Scott School has the higher ICSEA (1107 vs 1070), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Evelyn Scott School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.0).
- •Amaroo School is the larger school with 1,638 students compared with 717.
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 Evelyn Scott School?
On the Success Index, Evelyn Scott School ranks higher (73.4 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 Evelyn Scott School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Amaroo and Denman Prospect in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Amaroo School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Evelyn Scott School has 11.4.
How do Amaroo School and Evelyn Scott School rank in ACT?
Amaroo School is 18th of 23 and Evelyn Scott School is 8th of 23 among combined schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.