Chapman Primary School vs Communities@Work Galilee School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chapman Primary School
Chapman · Government primary · K-6
502 students · ICSEA 1106
Communities@Work Galilee School
Kambah · Independent special · 7-12
120 students · ICSEA 1004
| Measure | Chapman Primary School Chapman ACT | Communities@Work Galilee School Kambah ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #49 of 80 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1247 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 502 | 120 |
| Girls / boys | 256 / 246 | 63 / 57 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 6 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 16 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +118% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1106 | 1004 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.2 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 17.1 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 19% |
| Suburb | Chapman 2611 | Kambah 2902 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chapmanps.act.edu.au/ | commsatwork.org/services/community/galilee-school/ |
The verdict
- •Chapman Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1106 vs 1004), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Communities@Work Galilee School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 15.1).
- •Chapman Primary School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 120.
- •Communities@Work Galilee School has grown faster over five years (118% vs -8%).
- •Chapman Primary School is a government school while Communities@Work Galilee School is an independent 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 Chapman Primary School better than Communities@Work Galilee School?
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 Chapman Primary School and Communities@Work Galilee School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Chapman and Kambah in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chapman Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Communities@Work Galilee School has 9.3.
How do Chapman Primary School and Communities@Work Galilee School rank in ACT?
Chapman Primary School is 49th of 80 and Communities@Work Galilee School is unranked among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.