Fadden Primary School vs Gowrie Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fadden Primary School
Fadden · Government primary · K-6
229 students · ICSEA 1076
Gowrie Primary School
Gowrie · Government primary · K-6
228 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Fadden Primary School Fadden ACT | Gowrie Primary School Gowrie ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #54 of 80 | #63 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #1323 of 4,908 | #1609 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 229 | 228 |
| Girls / boys | 106 / 123 | 93 / 135 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1076 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.7 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 6% |
| Suburb | Fadden 2904 | Gowrie 2904 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.faddenps.act.edu.au/ | www.gowrieps.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Fadden Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.6 vs 63.4).
- •Fadden Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1076 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gowrie Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.6).
- •Fadden Primary School is the larger school with 229 students compared with 228.
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 Fadden Primary School better than Gowrie Primary School?
On the Success Index, Fadden Primary School ranks higher (66.6 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 Fadden Primary School and Gowrie Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Fadden and Gowrie in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fadden Primary School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gowrie Primary School has 10.8.
How do Fadden Primary School and Gowrie Primary School rank in ACT?
Fadden Primary School is 54th of 80 and Gowrie Primary School is 63rd of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.