Burgmann Anglican School vs St John Paul II College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 2.4 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
St John Paul II College
Nicholls · Catholic high school · 7-12
880 students · ICSEA 1089
| Measure | Burgmann Anglican School Gungahlin ACT | St John Paul II College Nicholls ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #4 of 23 | #8 of 27 |
| National rank (type) | #140 of 1,259 | #174 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,755 | 880 |
| Girls / boys | 864 / 891 | 433 / 447 |
| Foundation intake | 102 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 168 | 208 |
| Year 12 cohort | 136 | 59 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1165 | 1089 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 131.5 | 75.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 92.3 | 34.5 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Gungahlin 2912 | Nicholls 2913 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.burgmann.act.edu.au | www.jpc.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Burgmann Anglican School scores higher on the Success Index (77.7 vs 74.9).
- •Burgmann Anglican School has the higher ICSEA (1165 vs 1089), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St John Paul II College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.3).
- •Burgmann Anglican School is the larger school with 1,755 students compared with 880.
- •Burgmann Anglican School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -2%).
- •Burgmann Anglican School is a independent school while St John Paul II College is a catholic 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 St John Paul II College?
On the Success Index, Burgmann Anglican School ranks higher (77.7 vs 74.9 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 St John Paul II College?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Gungahlin and Nicholls 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 St John Paul II College has 11.7.
How do Burgmann Anglican School and St John Paul II College rank in ACT?
Burgmann Anglican School is 4th of 23 and St John Paul II College is 8th of 27 among combined schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.