Calwell Primary School vs Theodore Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.7 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
Theodore Primary School
Theodore · Government primary · K-6
206 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | Calwell Primary School Calwell ACT | Theodore Primary School Theodore ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #76 of 80 | #79 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #2730 of 4,908 | #3562 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 201 | 206 |
| Girls / boys | 93 / 108 | 83 / 123 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 18.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 11% |
| Suburb | Calwell 2905 | Theodore 2905 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.calwellps.act.edu.au/ | www.theops.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Calwell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (49.5 vs 38.2).
- •Calwell Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1010 vs 974), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Theodore Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.1).
- •Theodore Primary School is the larger school with 206 students compared with 201.
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 Theodore Primary School?
On the Success Index, Calwell Primary School ranks higher (49.5 vs 38.2 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 Calwell Primary School and Theodore Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Calwell and Theodore 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 Theodore Primary School has 11.3.
How do Calwell Primary School and Theodore Primary School rank in ACT?
Calwell Primary School is 76th of 80 and Theodore Primary School is 79th of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.