Canberra Grammar School vs Narrabundah Early Childhood School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Canberra Grammar School
Red Hill · Independent combined · K-12
2,116 students · ICSEA 1187
Narrabundah Early Childhood School
Narrabundah · Government primary · K-2
53 students · ICSEA 990
| Measure | Canberra Grammar School Red Hill ACT | Narrabundah Early Childhood School Narrabundah ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #5 of 23 | – |
| National rank (type) | #143 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-2 |
| Students | 2,116 | 53 |
| Girls / boys | 904 / 1,212 | 29 / 24 |
| Foundation intake | 88 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | 212 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 217 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1187 | 990 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 77% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 6.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 176.1 | 8.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 154.6 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 30% |
| Suburb | Red Hill 2603 | Narrabundah 2604 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cgs.act.edu.au/ | www.necs.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Canberra Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (77.5 vs 50.9).
- •Canberra Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1187 vs 990), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Narrabundah Early Childhood School has fewer students per teacher (6.5 vs 12.0).
- •Canberra Grammar School is the larger school with 2,116 students compared with 53.
- •Canberra Grammar School has grown faster over five years (5% vs 0%).
- •Canberra Grammar School is a independent school while Narrabundah Early Childhood 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 Grammar School better than Narrabundah Early Childhood School?
On the Success Index, Canberra Grammar School ranks higher (77.5 vs 50.9 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 Grammar School and Narrabundah Early Childhood School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Red Hill and Narrabundah in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Canberra Grammar School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narrabundah Early Childhood School has 6.5.
How do Canberra Grammar School and Narrabundah Early Childhood School rank in ACT?
Canberra Grammar School is 5th of 23 and Narrabundah Early Childhood School is unranked among combined schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.