Calwell High School vs Caroline Chisholm School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Calwell High School
Calwell · Government high school · 7-10
371 students · ICSEA 972
Caroline Chisholm School
Chisholm · Government combined · K-10
571 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Calwell High School Calwell ACT | Caroline Chisholm School Chisholm ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #27 of 27 | #22 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | #989 of 1,472 | #904 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-10 | K-10 |
| Students | 371 | 571 |
| Girls / boys | 190 / 181 | 259 / 312 |
| Foundation intake | – | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | 102 | 74 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.0 | 51.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 27.8 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 10% |
| Suburb | Calwell 2905 | Chisholm 2905 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.calwellhs.act.edu.au/ | www.chisholm.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (38.3 vs 37.8).
- •Caroline Chisholm School has the higher ICSEA (989 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Caroline Chisholm School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.0).
- •Caroline Chisholm School is the larger school with 571 students compared with 371.
- •Calwell High School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -15%).
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 Calwell High School better than Caroline Chisholm School?
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 Calwell High School and Caroline Chisholm School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Calwell and Chisholm in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Calwell High School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Caroline Chisholm School has 11.1.
How do Calwell High School and Caroline Chisholm School rank in ACT?
Calwell High School is 27th of 27 and Caroline Chisholm School is 22nd of 23 among secondary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.