Charles Weston School vs Evelyn Scott School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Weston School
Coombs · Government primary · K-6
511 students · ICSEA 1099
Evelyn Scott School
Denman Prospect · Government combined · K-10
717 students · ICSEA 1107
| Measure | Charles Weston School Coombs ACT | Evelyn Scott School Denman Prospect ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #36 of 80 | #8 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | #770 of 4,908 | #206 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-10 |
| Students | 511 | 717 |
| Girls / boys | 252 / 259 | 336 / 381 |
| Foundation intake | 95 | 78 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 83 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1099 | 1107 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.6 | 62.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 25.9 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Coombs 2611 | Denman Prospect 2611 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.charlesweston.act.edu.au/ | www.evelynscottschool.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (72.7 vs 73.4).
- •Evelyn Scott School has the higher ICSEA (1107 vs 1099), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Evelyn Scott School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.0).
- •Evelyn Scott School is the larger school with 717 students compared with 511.
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 Weston School better than Evelyn Scott 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 Charles Weston School and Evelyn Scott School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Coombs and Denman Prospect in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Charles Weston School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Evelyn Scott School has 11.4.
How do Charles Weston School and Evelyn Scott School rank in ACT?
Charles Weston School is 36th of 80 and Evelyn Scott School is 8th of 23 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.