Aranda Primary School vs Weetangera Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 3.0 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
Weetangera Primary School
Weetangera · Government primary · K-6
404 students · ICSEA 1117
| Measure | Aranda Primary School Aranda ACT | Weetangera Primary School Weetangera ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #33 of 80 | #34 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #711 of 4,908 | #743 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 517 | 404 |
| Girls / boys | 258 / 259 | 191 / 213 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1159 | 1117 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 65% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.2 | 27.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Aranda 2614 | Weetangera 2614 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.arandaps.act.edu.au/ | www.weetangeraps.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (73.2 vs 73.0).
- •Aranda Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1159 vs 1117), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Weetangera Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.6).
- •Aranda Primary School is the larger school with 517 students compared with 404.
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 Weetangera Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Aranda Primary School and Weetangera Primary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Aranda and Weetangera 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 Weetangera Primary School has 14.9.
How do Aranda Primary School and Weetangera Primary School rank in ACT?
Aranda Primary School is 33rd of 80 and Weetangera Primary School is 34th of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.