Charles Conder Primary School vs Lanyon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 585 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Conder Primary School
Conder · Government primary · K-6
431 students · ICSEA 1002
Lanyon High School
Conder · Government high school · 7-10
524 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Charles Conder Primary School Conder ACT | Lanyon High School Conder ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #75 of 80 | #25 of 27 |
| National rank (type) | #2531 of 4,908 | #568 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-10 |
| Students | 431 | 524 |
| Girls / boys | 206 / 225 | 234 / 290 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 156 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +42% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1002 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.7 | 41.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.7 | 25.4 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 4% |
| Suburb | Conder 2906 | Conder 2906 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.conderps.act.edu.au/ | www.lanyonhs.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Lanyon High School scores higher on the Success Index (57.5 vs 52.3).
- •Lanyon High School has the higher ICSEA (1005 vs 1002), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lanyon High School is the larger school with 524 students compared with 431.
- •Lanyon High School has grown faster over five years (42% vs 5%).
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 Charles Conder Primary School better than Lanyon High School?
On the Success Index, Lanyon High School ranks higher (57.5 vs 52.3 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 Charles Conder Primary School and Lanyon High School?
About 585 m in a straight line, between Conder and Conder in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Charles Conder Primary School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lanyon High School has 12.7.
How do Charles Conder Primary School and Lanyon High School rank in ACT?
Charles Conder Primary School is 75th of 80 and Lanyon High School is 25th of 27 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.