Caroline Chisholm School vs Gowrie Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caroline Chisholm School
Chisholm · Government combined · K-10
571 students · ICSEA 989
Gowrie Primary School
Gowrie · Government primary · K-6
228 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Caroline Chisholm School Chisholm ACT | Gowrie Primary School Gowrie ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #22 of 23 | #63 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #904 of 1,259 | #1609 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 571 | 228 |
| Girls / boys | 259 / 312 | 93 / 135 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | 74 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.6 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 6% |
| Suburb | Chisholm 2905 | Gowrie 2904 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chisholm.act.edu.au/ | www.gowrieps.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Gowrie Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.4 vs 37.8).
- •Gowrie Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Caroline Chisholm School is the larger school with 571 students compared with 228.
- •Caroline Chisholm School has grown faster over five years (-15% vs -22%).
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 Caroline Chisholm School better than Gowrie Primary School?
On the Success Index, Gowrie Primary School ranks higher (63.4 vs 37.8 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 Caroline Chisholm School and Gowrie Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chisholm and Gowrie in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caroline Chisholm School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gowrie Primary School has 10.8.
How do Caroline Chisholm School and Gowrie Primary School rank in ACT?
Caroline Chisholm School is 22nd of 23 and Gowrie Primary School is 63rd of 80 among combined schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.