Franklin School vs Gungahlin College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin School
Franklin · Government primary · K-6
477 students · ICSEA 1098
Gungahlin College
Gungahlin · Government high school · 10-12
1,070 students · ICSEA 1061
| Measure | Franklin School Franklin ACT | Gungahlin College Gungahlin ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #30 of 80 | #24 of 27 |
| National rank (type) | #535 of 4,908 | #487 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 10-12 |
| Students | 477 | 1,070 |
| Girls / boys | 223 / 254 | 555 / 515 |
| Foundation intake | 81 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 496 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +59% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1098 | 1061 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.4 | 75.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 24.7 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Franklin 2913 | Gungahlin 2912 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fecs.act.edu.au/ | www.gungahlincollege.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Franklin School scores higher on the Success Index (75.0 vs 61.2).
- •Franklin School has the higher ICSEA (1098 vs 1061), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gungahlin College has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.7).
- •Gungahlin College is the larger school with 1,070 students compared with 477.
- •Franklin School has grown faster over five years (59% vs -8%).
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 Franklin School better than Gungahlin College?
On the Success Index, Franklin School ranks higher (75.0 vs 61.2 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 Franklin School and Gungahlin College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Franklin and Gungahlin in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Franklin School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gungahlin College has 13.4.
How do Franklin School and Gungahlin College rank in ACT?
Franklin School is 30th of 80 and Gungahlin College is 24th of 27 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.