Curtin Primary School vs Holy Trinity Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 484 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Curtin Primary School
Curtin · Government primary · K-6
408 students · ICSEA 1146
Holy Trinity Primary School
Curtin · Catholic primary · K-6
387 students · ICSEA 1145
| Measure | Curtin Primary School Curtin ACT | Holy Trinity Primary School Curtin ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 80 | #5 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #176 of 4,908 | #135 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 408 | 387 |
| Girls / boys | 199 / 209 | 194 / 193 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1146 | 1145 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 59% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.2 | 23.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.6 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Curtin 2605 | Curtin 2605 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.curtinps.act.edu.au/ | www.holytrinity.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Trinity Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (81.3 vs 80.3).
- •Curtin Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1146 vs 1145), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Curtin Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.3).
- •Curtin Primary School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 387.
- •Holy Trinity Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -15%).
- •Curtin Primary School is a government school while Holy Trinity 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 Curtin Primary School better than Holy Trinity Primary School?
On the Success Index, Holy Trinity Primary School ranks higher (81.3 vs 80.3 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 Curtin Primary School and Holy Trinity Primary School?
About 484 m in a straight line, between Curtin and Curtin in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Curtin Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Trinity Primary School has 16.3.
How do Curtin Primary School and Holy Trinity Primary School rank in ACT?
Curtin Primary School is 7th of 80 and Holy Trinity Primary School is 5th of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.