Canberra High School vs Macquarie Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Canberra High School
Macquarie · Government high school · 7-10
898 students · ICSEA 1100
Macquarie Primary School
Macquarie · Government primary · K-6
291 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Canberra High School Macquarie ACT | Macquarie Primary School Macquarie ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 27 | #56 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #321 of 1,472 | #1357 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 898 | 291 |
| Girls / boys | 456 / 442 | 139 / 152 |
| Foundation intake | – | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | 233 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1100 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.7 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 7% |
| Suburb | Macquarie 2614 | Macquarie 2614 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.canberrahs.act.edu.au/ | www.macquarieps.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Canberra High School scores higher on the Success Index (68.2 vs 66.2).
- •Canberra High School has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 1070), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Canberra High School is the larger school with 898 students compared with 291.
- •Canberra High School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -5%).
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 High School better than Macquarie Primary School?
On the Success Index, Canberra High School ranks higher (68.2 vs 66.2 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 Canberra High School and Macquarie Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Macquarie and Macquarie in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Canberra High School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Macquarie Primary School has 13.7.
How do Canberra High School and Macquarie Primary School rank in ACT?
Canberra High School is 18th of 27 and Macquarie Primary School is 56th of 80 among secondary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.