Canberra Girls Grammar School vs The Woden School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 2.3 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
The Woden School
Deakin · Government special · 7-12
93 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Canberra Girls Grammar School Deakin ACT | The Woden School Deakin ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #2 of 23 | – |
| National rank (type) | #90 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,203 | 93 |
| Girls / boys | 1,139 / 64 | 27 / 66 |
| Foundation intake | 91 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 137 | 11 |
| Year 12 cohort | 118 | 15 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1177 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 72% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 3.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 112.2 | 28.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 76.5 | 36.7 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 10% |
| Suburb | Deakin 2600 | Deakin 2600 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cggs.act.edu.au | www.thewodens.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Canberra Girls Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1177 vs 1046), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Woden School has fewer students per teacher (3.2 vs 10.7).
- •Canberra Girls Grammar School is the larger school with 1,203 students compared with 93.
- •Canberra Girls Grammar School is a independent school while The Woden School is a government 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 Canberra Girls Grammar School better than The Woden 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 Canberra Girls Grammar School and The Woden School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Deakin and Deakin 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 The Woden School has 3.2.
How do Canberra Girls Grammar School and The Woden School rank in ACT?
Canberra Girls Grammar School is 2nd of 23 and The Woden School is unranked among combined schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.