Aunty Agnes Shea High School vs University of Canberra High School Kaleen
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 8.6 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
University of Canberra High School Kaleen
Kaleen · Government high school · 7-10
571 students · ICSEA 1056
| Measure | Aunty Agnes Shea High School Taylor ACT | University of Canberra High School Kaleen Kaleen ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #11 of 27 | #13 of 27 |
| National rank (type) | #203 of 1,472 | #217 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7 | 7-10 |
| Students | 83 | 571 |
| Girls / boys | 42 / 41 | 266 / 305 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 83 | 132 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 1056 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 6.7 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 45.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 27.9 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 5% |
| Suburb | Taylor 2913 | Kaleen 2617 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.agnessheahs.act.edu.au/ | www.kaleenhs.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (73.1 vs 72.7).
- •University of Canberra High School Kaleen has the higher ICSEA (1056 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aunty Agnes Shea High School has fewer students per teacher (6.7 vs 12.6).
- •University of Canberra High School Kaleen is the larger school with 571 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 University of Canberra High School Kaleen?
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 Aunty Agnes Shea High School and University of Canberra High School Kaleen?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Taylor and Kaleen 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 University of Canberra High School Kaleen has 12.6.
How do Aunty Agnes Shea High School and University of Canberra High School Kaleen rank in ACT?
Aunty Agnes Shea High School is 11th of 27 and University of Canberra High School Kaleen is 13th of 27 among secondary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.