Fadden Primary School vs Kaleen Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 20 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
Kaleen Primary School
Kaleen · Government primary · K-6
400 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Fadden Primary School Fadden ACT | Kaleen Primary School Kaleen ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #54 of 80 | #66 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #1323 of 4,908 | #1774 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 229 | 400 |
| Girls / boys | 106 / 123 | 169 / 231 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1076 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.7 | 29.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 12.0 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 5% |
| Suburb | Fadden 2904 | Kaleen 2617 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.faddenps.act.edu.au/ | www.kaleenps.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Fadden Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (66.6 vs 61.7).
- •Fadden Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1076 vs 1075), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fadden Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.7).
- •Kaleen Primary School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 229.
- •Kaleen Primary School has grown faster over five years (-16% 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 Fadden Primary School better than Kaleen Primary School?
On the Success Index, Fadden Primary School ranks higher (66.6 vs 61.7 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 Kaleen Primary School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Fadden and Kaleen 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 Kaleen Primary School has 13.7.
How do Fadden Primary School and Kaleen Primary School rank in ACT?
Fadden Primary School is 54th of 80 and Kaleen Primary School is 66th of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.