Calwell High School vs St Francis of Assisi Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 184 m 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
St Francis of Assisi Primary School
Calwell · Catholic primary · K-6
516 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Calwell High School Calwell ACT | St Francis of Assisi Primary School Calwell ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #27 of 27 | #68 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #989 of 1,472 | #1952 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 371 | 516 |
| Girls / boys | 190 / 181 | 266 / 250 |
| Foundation intake | – | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | 102 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.0 | 31.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 12.5 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 6% |
| Suburb | Calwell 2905 | Calwell 2905 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.calwellhs.act.edu.au/ | www.stfa.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Francis of Assisi Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.7 vs 38.3).
- •St Francis of Assisi Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Calwell High School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 16.6).
- •St Francis of Assisi Primary School is the larger school with 516 students compared with 371.
- •St Francis of Assisi Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -8%).
- •Calwell High School is a government school while St Francis of Assisi Primary School 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 Calwell High School better than St Francis of Assisi Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Francis of Assisi Primary School ranks higher (59.7 vs 38.3 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 Calwell High School and St Francis of Assisi Primary School?
About 184 m in a straight line, between Calwell and Calwell 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 St Francis of Assisi Primary School has 16.6.
How do Calwell High School and St Francis of Assisi Primary School rank in ACT?
Calwell High School is 27th of 27 and St Francis of Assisi Primary School is 68th of 80 among secondary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.