Aunty Agnes Shea High School vs Taqwa School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.1 km 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
Taqwa School
Moncrieff · Independent combined · K-10
407 students · ICSEA 1099
| Measure | Aunty Agnes Shea High School Taylor ACT | Taqwa School Moncrieff ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #11 of 27 | #15 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | #203 of 1,472 | #430 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7 | K-10 |
| Students | 83 | 407 |
| Girls / boys | 42 / 41 | 215 / 192 |
| Foundation intake | – | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | 83 | 32 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +270% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 1099 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 6.7 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 26.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 15.3 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 0% |
| Suburb | Taylor 2913 | Moncrieff 2914 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.agnessheahs.act.edu.au/ | taqwaschool.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Aunty Agnes Shea High School scores higher on the Success Index (73.1 vs 61.6).
- •Taqwa School has the higher ICSEA (1099 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aunty Agnes Shea High School has fewer students per teacher (6.7 vs 15.5).
- •Taqwa School is the larger school with 407 students compared with 83.
- •Aunty Agnes Shea High School is a government school while Taqwa School 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 Aunty Agnes Shea High School better than Taqwa School?
On the Success Index, Aunty Agnes Shea High School ranks higher (73.1 vs 61.6 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 Aunty Agnes Shea High School and Taqwa School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Taylor and Moncrieff 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 Taqwa School has 15.5.
How do Aunty Agnes Shea High School and Taqwa School rank in ACT?
Aunty Agnes Shea High School is 11th of 27 and Taqwa School is 15th of 23 among secondary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.