Communities@Work Galilee School vs Namadgi School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Communities@Work Galilee School
Kambah · Independent special · 7-12
120 students · ICSEA 1004
Namadgi School
Kambah · Government combined · K-10
578 students · ICSEA 978
| Measure | Communities@Work Galilee School Kambah ACT | Namadgi School Kambah ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #23 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | – | #944 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-10 |
| Students | 120 | 578 |
| Girls / boys | 63 / 57 | 296 / 282 |
| Foundation intake | – | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | 6 | 68 |
| Year 12 cohort | 16 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +118% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 978 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 47.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 25.5 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 15% |
| Suburb | Kambah 2902 | Kambah 2902 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | commsatwork.org/services/community/galilee-school/ | www.namadgi.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Communities@Work Galilee School has the higher ICSEA (1004 vs 978), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Communities@Work Galilee School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 12.2).
- •Namadgi School is the larger school with 578 students compared with 120.
- •Communities@Work Galilee School has grown faster over five years (118% vs -9%).
- •Communities@Work Galilee School is a independent school while Namadgi School is a government 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 Communities@Work Galilee School better than Namadgi 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 Communities@Work Galilee School and Namadgi School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Kambah and Kambah in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Communities@Work Galilee School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Namadgi School has 12.2.
How do Communities@Work Galilee School and Namadgi School rank in ACT?
Communities@Work Galilee School is unranked and Namadgi School is 23rd of 23 among special schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.