Farrer Primary School vs Mawson Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Farrer Primary School
Farrer · Government primary · K-6
252 students · ICSEA 1098
Mawson Primary School
Mawson · Government primary · K-6
542 students · ICSEA 1139
| Measure | Farrer Primary School Farrer ACT | Mawson Primary School Mawson ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #41 of 80 | #1 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #987 of 4,908 | #12 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 252 | 542 |
| Girls / boys | 109 / 143 | 262 / 280 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 83 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1098 | 1139 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 59% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 40.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Farrer 2607 | Mawson 2607 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.farrerps.act.edu.au | www.mawsonps.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mawson Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (88.3 vs 70.3).
- •Mawson Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1139 vs 1098), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Farrer Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.4).
- •Mawson Primary School is the larger school with 542 students compared with 252.
- •Mawson Primary School has grown faster over five years (28% vs -28%).
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 Farrer Primary School better than Mawson Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mawson Primary School ranks higher (88.3 vs 70.3 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 Farrer Primary School and Mawson Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Farrer and Mawson in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Farrer Primary School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mawson Primary School has 13.4.
How do Farrer Primary School and Mawson Primary School rank in ACT?
Farrer Primary School is 41st of 80 and Mawson Primary School is 1st of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.