Erindale College vs Fadden Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Erindale College
Wanniassa · Government high school · 10-12
871 students · ICSEA 1041
Fadden Primary School
Fadden · Government primary · K-6
229 students · ICSEA 1076
| Measure | Erindale College Wanniassa ACT | Fadden Primary School Fadden ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 27 | #54 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #406 of 1,472 | #1323 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 10-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 871 | 229 |
| Girls / boys | 413 / 458 | 106 / 123 |
| Foundation intake | – | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 358 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +39% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 1076 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.1 | 19.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 5% |
| Suburb | Wanniassa 2903 | Fadden 2904 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.erindalec.act.edu.au/ | www.faddenps.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Fadden Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.6 vs 64.9).
- •Fadden Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1076 vs 1041), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fadden Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.0).
- •Erindale College is the larger school with 871 students compared with 229.
- •Erindale College has grown faster over five years (39% vs -21%).
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 Erindale College better than Fadden Primary School?
On the Success Index, Fadden Primary School ranks higher (66.6 vs 64.9 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 Erindale College and Fadden Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Wanniassa and Fadden in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Erindale College has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fadden Primary School has 11.6.
How do Erindale College and Fadden Primary School rank in ACT?
Erindale College is 23rd of 27 and Fadden Primary School is 54th of 80 among secondary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.