Canberra Girls Grammar School vs Yarralumla Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.6 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
Yarralumla Primary School
Yarralumla · Government primary · K-6
313 students · ICSEA 1142
| Measure | Canberra Girls Grammar School Deakin ACT | Yarralumla Primary School Yarralumla ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 10% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #2 of 23 | #24 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #90 of 1,259 | #478 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,203 | 313 |
| Girls / boys | 1,139 / 64 | 155 / 158 |
| Foundation intake | 91 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | 137 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 118 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1177 | 1142 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 72% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 112.2 | 20.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 76.5 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Deakin 2600 | Yarralumla 2600 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cggs.act.edu.au | www.yarralumlaps.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Canberra Girls Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (80.8 vs 75.8).
- •Canberra Girls Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1177 vs 1142), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Canberra Girls Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 15.0).
- •Canberra Girls Grammar School is the larger school with 1,203 students compared with 313.
- •Canberra Girls Grammar School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -20%).
- •Canberra Girls Grammar School is a independent school while Yarralumla Primary 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 Yarralumla Primary School?
On the Success Index, Canberra Girls Grammar School ranks higher (80.8 vs 75.8 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 Yarralumla Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Deakin and Yarralumla 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 Yarralumla Primary School has 15.0.
How do Canberra Girls Grammar School and Yarralumla Primary School rank in ACT?
Canberra Girls Grammar School is 2nd of 23 and Yarralumla Primary School is 24th of 80 among combined schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.