Charnwood-Dunlop School vs Narrabundah Early Childhood School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 18 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Charnwood-Dunlop School
Charnwood · Government primary · K-6
308 students · ICSEA 987
Narrabundah Early Childhood School
Narrabundah · Government primary · K-2
53 students · ICSEA 990
| Measure | Charnwood-Dunlop School Charnwood ACT | Narrabundah Early Childhood School Narrabundah ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #78 of 80 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3079 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-2 |
| Students | 308 | 53 |
| Girls / boys | 138 / 170 | 29 / 24 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 990 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 6.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.5 | 8.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 30% |
| Suburb | Charnwood 2615 | Narrabundah 2604 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.charnwoodps.act.edu.au/ | www.necs.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Narrabundah Early Childhood School scores higher on the Success Index (50.9 vs 45.0).
- •Narrabundah Early Childhood School has the higher ICSEA (990 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Narrabundah Early Childhood School has fewer students per teacher (6.5 vs 10.8).
- •Charnwood-Dunlop School is the larger school with 308 students compared with 53.
- •Narrabundah Early Childhood School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -10%).
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 Charnwood-Dunlop School better than Narrabundah Early Childhood School?
On the Success Index, Narrabundah Early Childhood School ranks higher (50.9 vs 45.0 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 Charnwood-Dunlop School and Narrabundah Early Childhood School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Charnwood and Narrabundah in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Charnwood-Dunlop School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narrabundah Early Childhood School has 6.5.
How do Charnwood-Dunlop School and Narrabundah Early Childhood School rank in ACT?
Charnwood-Dunlop School is 78th of 80 and Narrabundah Early Childhood School is unranked among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.