Canberra High School vs University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary 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
University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra
Belconnen · Government high school · 11-12
781 students · ICSEA 1066
| Measure | Canberra High School Macquarie ACT | University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra Belconnen ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 27 | #17 of 27 |
| National rank (type) | #321 of 1,472 | #316 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-10 | 11-12 |
| Students | 898 | 781 |
| Girls / boys | 456 / 442 | 353 / 428 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 233 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 395 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1100 | 1066 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 45% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.7 | 54.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 16.4 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Macquarie 2614 | Belconnen 2616 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.canberrahs.act.edu.au/ | www.lakeonline.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (68.2 vs 68.5).
- •Canberra High School has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 1066), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Canberra High School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.4).
- •Canberra High School is the larger school with 898 students compared with 781.
- •University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra has grown faster over five years (16% vs 3%).
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 University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra?
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 High School and University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Macquarie and Belconnen 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 University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra has 14.4.
How do Canberra High School and University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra rank in ACT?
Canberra High School is 18th of 27 and University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra is 17th of 27 among secondary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.