Evatt Primary School vs St Monica'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.
Evatt Primary School
Evatt · Government primary · K-6
281 students · ICSEA 1047
St Monica's Primary School
Evatt · Catholic primary · K-6
412 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Evatt Primary School Evatt ACT | St Monica's Primary School Evatt ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #46 of 80 | #58 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #1190 of 4,908 | #1412 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 281 | 412 |
| Girls / boys | 125 / 156 | 199 / 213 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 46 |
| 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 | 1047 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 25.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 3% |
| Suburb | Evatt 2617 | Evatt 2617 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.evattps.act.edu.au/ | www.stmonicas.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Evatt Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (68.1 vs 65.6).
- •St Monica's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 1047), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Evatt Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.3).
- •St Monica's Primary School is the larger school with 412 students compared with 281.
- •Evatt Primary School is a government school while St Monica'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 Evatt Primary School better than St Monica's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Evatt Primary School ranks higher (68.1 vs 65.6 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 Evatt Primary School and St Monica's Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Evatt and Evatt 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 St Monica's Primary School has 16.3.
How do Evatt Primary School and St Monica's Primary School rank in ACT?
Evatt Primary School is 46th of 80 and St Monica's Primary School is 58th of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.