Curtin Primary School vs Malkara School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.4 km 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
Malkara School
Garran · Government special · K-6
73 students · ICSEA 1021
| Measure | Curtin Primary School Curtin ACT | Malkara School Garran ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 80 | – |
| National rank (type) | #176 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 408 | 73 |
| Girls / boys | 199 / 209 | 26 / 47 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1146 | 1021 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 2.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.2 | 24.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.6 | 35.1 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 21% |
| Suburb | Curtin 2605 | Garran 2605 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.curtinps.act.edu.au/ | www.malkara.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Curtin Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1146 vs 1021), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Malkara School has fewer students per teacher (2.8 vs 13.5).
- •Curtin Primary School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 73.
- •Malkara School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -15%).
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 Malkara 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 Curtin Primary School and Malkara School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Curtin and Garran 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 Malkara School has 2.8.
How do Curtin Primary School and Malkara School rank in ACT?
Curtin Primary School is 7th of 80 and Malkara School is unranked among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.