Duffy Primary School vs Southern Cross Early Childhood School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 11 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Duffy Primary School
Duffy · Government primary · K-6
374 students · ICSEA 1088
Southern Cross Early Childhood School
Scullin · Government primary · K-2
115 students · ICSEA 1088
| Measure | Duffy Primary School Duffy ACT | Southern Cross Early Childhood School Scullin ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #29 of 80 | #32 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #527 of 4,908 | #698 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-2 |
| Students | 374 | 115 |
| Girls / boys | 175 / 199 | 52 / 63 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1088 | 1088 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 8.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.3 | 13.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 5.3 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 7% |
| Suburb | Duffy 2611 | Scullin 2614 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.duffyps.act.edu.au/ | www.scecs.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Duffy Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.1 vs 73.4).
- •Southern Cross Early Childhood School has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 12.8).
- •Duffy Primary School is the larger school with 374 students compared with 115.
- •Duffy Primary School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -10%).
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 Duffy Primary School better than Southern Cross Early Childhood School?
On the Success Index, Duffy Primary School ranks higher (75.1 vs 73.4 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 Duffy Primary School and Southern Cross Early Childhood School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Duffy and Scullin in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Duffy Primary School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Southern Cross Early Childhood School has 8.8.
How do Duffy Primary School and Southern Cross Early Childhood School rank in ACT?
Duffy Primary School is 29th of 80 and Southern Cross Early Childhood School is 32nd of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.