Aranda Primary School vs Radford College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.4 km 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
Radford College
Bruce · Independent combined · K-12
2,091 students · ICSEA 1203
| Measure | Aranda Primary School Aranda ACT | Radford College Bruce ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #33 of 80 | #3 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | #711 of 4,908 | #110 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 517 | 2,091 |
| Girls / boys | 258 / 259 | 1,033 / 1,058 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 92 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 216 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 215 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1159 | 1203 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 81% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.2 | 159.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 98.1 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Aranda 2614 | Bruce 2617 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.arandaps.act.edu.au/ | www.radford.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Radford College scores higher on the Success Index (80.2 vs 73.2).
- •Radford College has the higher ICSEA (1203 vs 1159), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Radford College has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.6).
- •Radford College is the larger school with 2,091 students compared with 517.
- •Radford College has grown faster over five years (8% vs -10%).
- •Aranda Primary School is a government school while Radford College is an independent 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 Aranda Primary School better than Radford College?
On the Success Index, Radford College ranks higher (80.2 vs 73.2 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 Radford College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Aranda and Bruce 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 Radford College has 13.1.
How do Aranda Primary School and Radford College rank in ACT?
Aranda Primary School is 33rd of 80 and Radford College is 3rd of 23 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.