Aranda Primary School vs Canberra High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 717 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aranda Primary School
Aranda · Government primary · K-6
517 students · ICSEA 1159
Canberra High School
Macquarie · Government high school · 7-10
898 students · ICSEA 1100
| Measure | Aranda Primary School Aranda ACT | Canberra High School Macquarie ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #33 of 80 | #18 of 27 |
| National rank (type) | #711 of 4,908 | #321 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-10 |
| Students | 517 | 898 |
| Girls / boys | 258 / 259 | 456 / 442 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 233 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1159 | 1100 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.2 | 66.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 18.9 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Aranda 2614 | Macquarie 2614 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.arandaps.act.edu.au/ | www.canberrahs.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Aranda Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.2 vs 68.2).
- •Aranda Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1159 vs 1100), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Canberra High School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.6).
- •Canberra High School is the larger school with 898 students compared with 517.
- •Canberra High School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -10%).
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 Aranda Primary School better than Canberra High School?
On the Success Index, Aranda Primary School ranks higher (73.2 vs 68.2 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 Aranda Primary School and Canberra High School?
About 717 m in a straight line, between Aranda and Macquarie in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aranda Primary School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Canberra High School has 13.5.
How do Aranda Primary School and Canberra High School rank in ACT?
Aranda Primary School is 33rd of 80 and Canberra High School is 18th of 27 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.