Florey Primary School vs Miles Franklin Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Florey Primary School
Florey · Government primary · K-6
397 students · ICSEA 1042
Miles Franklin Primary School
Evatt · Government primary · K-6
394 students · ICSEA 1077
| Measure | Florey Primary School Florey ACT | Miles Franklin Primary School Evatt ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #67 of 80 | #65 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #1899 of 4,908 | #1747 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 397 | 394 |
| Girls / boys | 184 / 213 | 170 / 224 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 1077 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.7 | 28.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 4% |
| Suburb | Florey 2615 | Evatt 2617 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.floreyps.act.edu.au/ | www.mfps.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Miles Franklin Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.0 vs 60.3).
- •Miles Franklin Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1077 vs 1042), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Florey Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.9).
- •Florey Primary School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 394.
- •Florey Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -23%).
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 Florey Primary School better than Miles Franklin Primary School?
On the Success Index, Miles Franklin Primary School ranks higher (62.0 vs 60.3 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 Florey Primary School and Miles Franklin Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Florey and Evatt in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Florey Primary School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Miles Franklin Primary School has 13.9.
How do Florey Primary School and Miles Franklin Primary School rank in ACT?
Florey Primary School is 67th of 80 and Miles Franklin Primary School is 65th of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.