Canberra Girls Grammar School vs Canberra Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Canberra Girls Grammar School
Deakin · Independent combined · K-12
1,203 students · ICSEA 1177
Canberra Grammar School
Red Hill · Independent combined · K-12
2,116 students · ICSEA 1187
| Measure | Canberra Girls Grammar School Deakin ACT | Canberra Grammar School Red Hill ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #2 of 23 | #5 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | #90 of 1,259 | #143 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,203 | 2,116 |
| Girls / boys | 1,139 / 64 | 904 / 1,212 |
| Foundation intake | 91 | 88 |
| Year 7 cohort | 137 | 212 |
| Year 12 cohort | 118 | 217 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1177 | 1187 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 72% | 77% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 112.2 | 176.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 76.5 | 154.6 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Deakin 2600 | Red Hill 2603 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cggs.act.edu.au | www.cgs.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Canberra Girls Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (80.8 vs 77.5).
- •Canberra Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1187 vs 1177), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Canberra Girls Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.0).
- •Canberra Grammar School is the larger school with 2,116 students compared with 1,203.
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 Canberra Girls Grammar School better than Canberra Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Canberra Girls Grammar School ranks higher (80.8 vs 77.5 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 Canberra Girls Grammar School and Canberra Grammar School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Deakin and Red Hill in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Canberra Girls Grammar School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Canberra Grammar School has 12.0.
How do Canberra Girls Grammar School and Canberra Grammar School rank in ACT?
Canberra Girls Grammar School is 2nd of 23 and Canberra Grammar School is 5th of 23 among combined schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.