Caroline Chisholm School vs Kingsford Smith School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Australian Capital Territory, 23 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
Kingsford Smith School
Holt · Government combined · K-10
742 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | Caroline Chisholm School Chisholm ACT | Kingsford Smith School Holt ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #22 of 23 | #21 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | #904 of 1,259 | #825 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-10 | K-10 |
| Students | 571 | 742 |
| Girls / boys | 259 / 312 | 361 / 381 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | 74 | 90 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 9.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.6 | 80.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 39.6 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 9% |
| Suburb | Chisholm 2905 | Holt 2615 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chisholm.act.edu.au/ | www.kss.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Kingsford Smith School scores higher on the Success Index (41.9 vs 37.8).
- •Kingsford Smith School has the higher ICSEA (991 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kingsford Smith School has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 11.1).
- •Kingsford Smith School is the larger school with 742 students compared with 571.
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 Kingsford Smith School?
On the Success Index, Kingsford Smith School ranks higher (41.9 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 Kingsford Smith School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Chisholm and Holt 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 Kingsford Smith School has 9.2.
How do Caroline Chisholm School and Kingsford Smith School rank in ACT?
Caroline Chisholm School is 22nd of 23 and Kingsford Smith School is 21st of 23 among combined schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.