Duffy Primary School vs St Jude's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.5 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
St Jude's Primary School
Holder · Catholic primary · K-6
425 students · ICSEA 1131
| Measure | Duffy Primary School Duffy ACT | St Jude's Primary School Holder ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #29 of 80 | #25 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #527 of 4,908 | #503 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 374 | 425 |
| Girls / boys | 175 / 199 | 234 / 191 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1088 | 1131 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.3 | 24.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | Duffy 2611 | Holder 2611 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.duffyps.act.edu.au/ | www.stjudesps.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (75.1 vs 75.4).
- •St Jude's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1131 vs 1088), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Duffy Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 17.7).
- •St Jude's Primary School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 374.
- •St Jude's Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -5%).
- •Duffy Primary School is a government school while St Jude's 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 Duffy Primary School better than St Jude's Primary 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 Duffy Primary School and St Jude's Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Duffy and Holder 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 St Jude's Primary School has 17.7.
How do Duffy Primary School and St Jude's Primary School rank in ACT?
Duffy Primary School is 29th of 80 and St Jude's Primary School is 25th of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.