Caroline Chisholm School vs Namadgi School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Australian Capital Territory, 5.6 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
Namadgi School
Kambah · Government combined · K-10
578 students · ICSEA 978
| Measure | Caroline Chisholm School Chisholm ACT | Namadgi School Kambah ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #22 of 23 | #23 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | #904 of 1,259 | #944 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-10 | K-10 |
| Students | 571 | 578 |
| Girls / boys | 259 / 312 | 296 / 282 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | 74 | 68 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 978 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.6 | 47.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 25.5 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 15% |
| Suburb | Chisholm 2905 | Kambah 2902 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chisholm.act.edu.au/ | www.namadgi.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Caroline Chisholm School scores higher on the Success Index (37.8 vs 35.8).
- •Caroline Chisholm School has the higher ICSEA (989 vs 978), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Caroline Chisholm School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.2).
- •Namadgi School is the larger school with 578 students compared with 571.
- •Namadgi School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -15%).
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 Namadgi School?
On the Success Index, Caroline Chisholm School ranks higher (37.8 vs 35.8 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 Namadgi School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Chisholm and Kambah 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 Namadgi School has 12.2.
How do Caroline Chisholm School and Namadgi School rank in ACT?
Caroline Chisholm School is 22nd of 23 and Namadgi School is 23rd of 23 among combined schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.