Communities@Work Galilee School vs St Thomas the Apostle Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 2.1 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
St Thomas the Apostle Primary School
Kambah · Catholic primary · K-6
325 students · ICSEA 1082
| Measure | Communities@Work Galilee School Kambah ACT | St Thomas the Apostle Primary School Kambah ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #48 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1228 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 120 | 325 |
| Girls / boys | 63 / 57 | 165 / 160 |
| Foundation intake | – | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | 6 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 16 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +118% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 1082 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 19.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 3% |
| Suburb | Kambah 2902 | Kambah 2902 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | commsatwork.org/services/community/galilee-school/ | www.sttap.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Thomas the Apostle Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1082 vs 1004), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Communities@Work Galilee School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 16.5).
- •St Thomas the Apostle Primary School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 120.
- •Communities@Work Galilee School has grown faster over five years (118% vs 7%).
- •Communities@Work Galilee School is a independent school while St Thomas the Apostle 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 Communities@Work Galilee School better than St Thomas the Apostle Primary 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 St Thomas the Apostle Primary School?
About 2.1 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 St Thomas the Apostle Primary School has 16.5.
How do Communities@Work Galilee School and St Thomas the Apostle Primary School rank in ACT?
Communities@Work Galilee School is unranked and St Thomas the Apostle Primary School is 48th of 80 among special schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.