Calwell Primary School vs Isabella Plains Early Childhood School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Calwell Primary School
Calwell · Government primary · K-6
201 students · ICSEA 1010
Isabella Plains Early Childhood School
Isabella Plains · Government primary · K-2
69 students · ICSEA 1052
| Measure | Calwell Primary School Calwell ACT | Isabella Plains Early Childhood School Isabella Plains ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #76 of 80 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2730 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-2 |
| Students | 201 | 69 |
| Girls / boys | 93 / 108 | 37 / 32 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 1052 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 7.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 9.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 13% |
| Suburb | Calwell 2905 | Isabella Plains 2905 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.calwellps.act.edu.au/ | www.ipecs.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Isabella Plains Early Childhood School scores higher on the Success Index (64.1 vs 49.5).
- •Isabella Plains Early Childhood School has the higher ICSEA (1052 vs 1010), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Isabella Plains Early Childhood School has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 12.1).
- •Calwell Primary School is the larger school with 201 students compared with 69.
- •Calwell Primary School has grown faster over five years (-21% vs -31%).
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 Primary School better than Isabella Plains Early Childhood School?
On the Success Index, Isabella Plains Early Childhood School ranks higher (64.1 vs 49.5 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 Primary School and Isabella Plains Early Childhood School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Calwell and Isabella Plains in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Calwell Primary School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Isabella Plains Early Childhood School has 7.2.
How do Calwell Primary School and Isabella Plains Early Childhood School rank in ACT?
Calwell Primary School is 76th of 80 and Isabella Plains Early Childhood School is unranked among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.