Aunty Agnes Shea High School vs Margaret Hendry School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 470 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aunty Agnes Shea High School
Taylor · Government high school · 7
83 students · ICSEA 1051
Margaret Hendry School
Taylor · Government primary · K-6
626 students · ICSEA 1054
| Measure | Aunty Agnes Shea High School Taylor ACT | Margaret Hendry School Taylor ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #11 of 27 | #23 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #203 of 1,472 | #467 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7 | K-6 |
| Students | 83 | 626 |
| Girls / boys | 42 / 41 | 309 / 317 |
| Foundation intake | – | 93 |
| Year 7 cohort | 83 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +69% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 1054 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 6.7 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 49.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 24.6 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 61% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 4% |
| Suburb | Taylor 2913 | Taylor 2913 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.agnessheahs.act.edu.au/ | www.margarethendryschool.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Margaret Hendry School scores higher on the Success Index (75.9 vs 73.1).
- •Margaret Hendry School has the higher ICSEA (1054 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aunty Agnes Shea High School has fewer students per teacher (6.7 vs 12.7).
- •Margaret Hendry School is the larger school with 626 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 Aunty Agnes Shea High School better than Margaret Hendry School?
On the Success Index, Margaret Hendry School ranks higher (75.9 vs 73.1 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 Aunty Agnes Shea High School and Margaret Hendry School?
About 470 m in a straight line, between Taylor and Taylor in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aunty Agnes Shea High School has 6.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Margaret Hendry School has 12.7.
How do Aunty Agnes Shea High School and Margaret Hendry School rank in ACT?
Aunty Agnes Shea High School is 11th of 27 and Margaret Hendry School is 23rd of 80 among secondary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.