Curtin Primary School vs The Canberra College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.2 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
The Canberra College
Phillip · Government high school · 11-12
1,174 students · ICSEA 1087
| Measure | Curtin Primary School Curtin ACT | The Canberra College Phillip ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 80 | #19 of 27 |
| National rank (type) | #176 of 4,908 | #329 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 11-12 |
| Students | 408 | 1,174 |
| Girls / boys | 199 / 209 | 625 / 549 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 579 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1146 | 1087 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 61% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.2 | 75.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.6 | 42.5 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Curtin 2605 | Phillip 2606 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.curtinps.act.edu.au/ | www.canberrac.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Curtin Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (80.3 vs 68.0).
- •Curtin Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1146 vs 1087), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Curtin Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.5).
- •The Canberra College is the larger school with 1,174 students compared with 408.
- •The Canberra College has grown faster over five years (5% 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 The Canberra College?
On the Success Index, Curtin Primary School ranks higher (80.3 vs 68.0 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 The Canberra College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Curtin and Phillip 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 The Canberra College has 15.5.
How do Curtin Primary School and The Canberra College rank in ACT?
Curtin Primary School is 7th of 80 and The Canberra College is 19th of 27 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.