Cranleigh School vs Kingsford Smith School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 926 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cranleigh School
Holt · Government special · K-6
88 students · ICSEA 1036
Kingsford Smith School
Holt · Government combined · K-10
742 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | Cranleigh School Holt ACT | Kingsford Smith School Holt ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #21 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | – | #825 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-10 |
| Students | 88 | 742 |
| Girls / boys | 30 / 58 | 361 / 381 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 90 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 4.0 | 9.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.2 | 80.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.7 | 39.6 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 9% |
| Suburb | Holt 2615 | Holt 2615 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.cranleighps.act.edu.au/ | www.kss.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Cranleigh School has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 991), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cranleigh School has fewer students per teacher (4.0 vs 9.2).
- •Kingsford Smith School is the larger school with 742 students compared with 88.
- •Cranleigh School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -16%).
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 Cranleigh School better than Kingsford Smith 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 Cranleigh School and Kingsford Smith School?
About 926 m in a straight line, between Holt and Holt in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cranleigh School has 4.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kingsford Smith School has 9.2.
How do Cranleigh School and Kingsford Smith School rank in ACT?
Cranleigh School is unranked and Kingsford Smith School is 21st of 23 among special schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.