Chapman Primary School vs St Thomas the Apostle Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 2.8 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
St Thomas the Apostle Primary School
Kambah · Catholic primary · K-6
325 students · ICSEA 1082
| Measure | Chapman Primary School Chapman ACT | St Thomas the Apostle Primary School Kambah ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #49 of 80 | #48 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #1247 of 4,908 | #1228 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 502 | 325 |
| Girls / boys | 256 / 246 | 165 / 160 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1106 | 1082 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.2 | 19.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.3 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Chapman 2611 | Kambah 2902 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.chapmanps.act.edu.au/ | www.sttap.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (67.5 vs 67.8).
- •Chapman Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1106 vs 1082), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Chapman Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.5).
- •Chapman Primary School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 325.
- •St Thomas the Apostle Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -8%).
- •Chapman Primary School is a government school while St Thomas the Apostle 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 Chapman Primary School better than St Thomas the Apostle Primary 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 St Thomas the Apostle Primary School?
About 2.8 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 St Thomas the Apostle Primary School has 16.5.
How do Chapman Primary School and St Thomas the Apostle Primary School rank in ACT?
Chapman Primary School is 49th of 80 and St Thomas the Apostle Primary School is 48th of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.