Evatt Primary School vs Giralang Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Evatt Primary School
Evatt · Government primary · K-6
281 students · ICSEA 1047
Giralang Primary School
Giralang · Government primary · K-6
268 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Evatt Primary School Evatt ACT | Giralang Primary School Giralang ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #46 of 80 | #43 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #1190 of 4,908 | #1136 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 281 | 268 |
| Girls / boys | 125 / 156 | 126 / 142 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1047 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 22.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 7.9 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 6% |
| Suburb | Evatt 2617 | Giralang 2617 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.evattps.act.edu.au/ | www.giralangps.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (68.1 vs 68.7).
- •Giralang Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 1047), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Giralang Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.0).
- •Evatt Primary School is the larger school with 281 students compared with 268.
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 Evatt Primary School better than Giralang 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 Evatt Primary School and Giralang Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Evatt and Giralang in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Evatt Primary School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Giralang Primary School has 11.8.
How do Evatt Primary School and Giralang Primary School rank in ACT?
Evatt Primary School is 46th of 80 and Giralang Primary School is 43rd of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.