Burgmann Anglican School vs Palmerston District Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burgmann Anglican School
Gungahlin · Independent combined · K-12
1,755 students · ICSEA 1165
Palmerston District Primary School
Palmerston · Government primary · K-6
640 students · ICSEA 1077
| Measure | Burgmann Anglican School Gungahlin ACT | Palmerston District Primary School Palmerston ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #4 of 23 | #52 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #140 of 1,259 | #1272 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,755 | 640 |
| Girls / boys | 864 / 891 | 306 / 334 |
| Foundation intake | 102 | 91 |
| Year 7 cohort | 168 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 136 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1165 | 1077 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 131.5 | 50.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 92.3 | 27.3 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Gungahlin 2912 | Palmerston 2913 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.burgmann.act.edu.au | www.palmdps.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Burgmann Anglican School scores higher on the Success Index (77.7 vs 67.2).
- •Burgmann Anglican School has the higher ICSEA (1165 vs 1077), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Palmerston District Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.3).
- •Burgmann Anglican School is the larger school with 1,755 students compared with 640.
- •Burgmann Anglican School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -8%).
- •Burgmann Anglican School is a independent school while Palmerston District Primary School is a government 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 Burgmann Anglican School better than Palmerston District Primary School?
On the Success Index, Burgmann Anglican School ranks higher (77.7 vs 67.2 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 Burgmann Anglican School and Palmerston District Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Gungahlin and Palmerston in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burgmann Anglican School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Palmerston District Primary School has 12.7.
How do Burgmann Anglican School and Palmerston District Primary School rank in ACT?
Burgmann Anglican School is 4th of 23 and Palmerston District Primary School is 52nd of 80 among combined schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.