Caroline Chisholm School vs Holy Family Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.0 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
Holy Family Primary School
Gowrie · Catholic primary · K-6
641 students · ICSEA 1076
| Measure | Caroline Chisholm School Chisholm ACT | Holy Family Primary School Gowrie ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #22 of 23 | #39 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #904 of 1,259 | #938 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 571 | 641 |
| Girls / boys | 259 / 312 | 346 / 295 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 97 |
| Year 7 cohort | 74 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 1076 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.6 | 42.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 13.6 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 2% |
| Suburb | Chisholm 2905 | Gowrie 2904 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chisholm.act.edu.au/ | www.holyfamily.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.9 vs 37.8).
- •Holy Family Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1076 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Caroline Chisholm School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.0).
- •Holy Family Primary School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 571.
- •Holy Family Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -15%).
- •Caroline Chisholm School is a government school while Holy Family Primary School is a catholic 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 Caroline Chisholm School better than Holy Family Primary School?
On the Success Index, Holy Family Primary School ranks higher (70.9 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 Holy Family Primary School?
About 1.0 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 Holy Family Primary School has 15.0.
How do Caroline Chisholm School and Holy Family Primary School rank in ACT?
Caroline Chisholm School is 22nd of 23 and Holy Family Primary School is 39th of 80 among combined schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.