Charnwood-Dunlop School vs St Thomas Aquinas Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 931 m 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
St Thomas Aquinas Primary School
Charnwood · Catholic primary · K-6
374 students · ICSEA 1045
| Measure | Charnwood-Dunlop School Charnwood ACT | St Thomas Aquinas Primary School Charnwood ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #78 of 80 | #64 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #3079 of 4,908 | #1718 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 308 | 374 |
| Girls / boys | 138 / 170 | 192 / 182 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 1045 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.5 | 23.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 11.9 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 7% |
| Suburb | Charnwood 2615 | Charnwood 2615 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.charnwoodps.act.edu.au/ | www.staquinas.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Thomas Aquinas Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.3 vs 45.0).
- •St Thomas Aquinas Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1045 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Charnwood-Dunlop School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 15.7).
- •St Thomas Aquinas Primary School is the larger school with 374 students compared with 308.
- •St Thomas Aquinas Primary School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -10%).
- •Charnwood-Dunlop School is a government school while St Thomas Aquinas 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 Charnwood-Dunlop School better than St Thomas Aquinas Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Thomas Aquinas Primary School ranks higher (62.3 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 St Thomas Aquinas Primary School?
About 931 m in a straight line, between Charnwood and Charnwood 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 St Thomas Aquinas Primary School has 15.7.
How do Charnwood-Dunlop School and St Thomas Aquinas Primary School rank in ACT?
Charnwood-Dunlop School is 78th of 80 and St Thomas Aquinas Primary School is 64th of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.