Franklin School vs Mother Teresa School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 790 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin School
Franklin · Government primary · K-6
477 students · ICSEA 1098
Mother Teresa School
Harrison · Catholic primary · K-6
716 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Franklin School Franklin ACT | Mother Teresa School Harrison ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #30 of 80 | #44 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #535 of 4,908 | #1140 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 477 | 716 |
| Girls / boys | 223 / 254 | 357 / 359 |
| Foundation intake | 81 | 99 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +59% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1098 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.4 | 41.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 12.9 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Franklin 2913 | Harrison 2914 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fecs.act.edu.au/ | www.motherteresa.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Franklin School scores higher on the Success Index (75.0 vs 68.7).
- •Mother Teresa School has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 1098), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Franklin School has fewer students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.3).
- •Mother Teresa School is the larger school with 716 students compared with 477.
- •Franklin School has grown faster over five years (59% vs 3%).
- •Franklin School is a government school while Mother Teresa School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Mother Teresa School?
On the Success Index, Franklin School ranks higher (75.0 vs 68.7 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 Franklin School and Mother Teresa School?
About 790 m in a straight line, between Franklin and Harrison in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Franklin School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mother Teresa School has 17.3.
How do Franklin School and Mother Teresa School rank in ACT?
Franklin School is 30th of 80 and Mother Teresa School is 44th of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.