Bonython Primary School vs Covenant Christian 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.
Bonython Primary School
Bonython · Government primary · K-6
341 students · ICSEA 1034
Covenant Christian School
Gordon · Independent combined · K-10
320 students · ICSEA 1090
| Measure | Bonython Primary School Bonython ACT | Covenant Christian School Gordon ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #71 of 80 | #12 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | #2201 of 4,908 | #285 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-10 |
| Students | 341 | 320 |
| Girls / boys | 164 / 177 | 154 / 166 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 36 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +65% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1034 | 1090 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.8 | 24.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 16.2 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bonython 2905 | Gordon 2906 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bonythonps.act.edu.au/ | www.covenant.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Covenant Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (68.9 vs 56.6).
- •Covenant Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 1034), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bonython Primary School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 320.
- •Covenant Christian School has grown faster over five years (65% vs -7%).
- •Bonython Primary School is a government school while Covenant Christian 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 Bonython Primary School better than Covenant Christian School?
On the Success Index, Covenant Christian School ranks higher (68.9 vs 56.6 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 Bonython Primary School and Covenant Christian School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bonython and Gordon in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bonython Primary School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Covenant Christian School has 12.9.
How do Bonython Primary School and Covenant Christian School rank in ACT?
Bonython Primary School is 71st of 80 and Covenant Christian School is 12th of 23 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.