Erindale College vs Gowrie Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.7 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
Gowrie Primary School
Gowrie · Government primary · K-6
228 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Erindale College Wanniassa ACT | Gowrie Primary School Gowrie ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 27 | #63 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #406 of 1,472 | #1609 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 10-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 871 | 228 |
| Girls / boys | 413 / 458 | 93 / 135 |
| Foundation intake | – | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 358 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +39% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.1 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 6% |
| Suburb | Wanniassa 2903 | Gowrie 2904 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.erindalec.act.edu.au/ | www.gowrieps.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Erindale College scores higher on the Success Index (64.9 vs 63.4).
- •Gowrie Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 1041), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gowrie Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.0).
- •Erindale College is the larger school with 871 students compared with 228.
- •Erindale College has grown faster over five years (39% vs -22%).
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 Gowrie Primary School?
On the Success Index, Erindale College ranks higher (64.9 vs 63.4 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 Erindale College and Gowrie Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Wanniassa and Gowrie in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Erindale College has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gowrie Primary School has 10.8.
How do Erindale College and Gowrie Primary School rank in ACT?
Erindale College is 23rd of 27 and Gowrie Primary School is 63rd of 80 among secondary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.