Franklin School vs Throsby School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.9 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
Throsby School
Throsby · Government primary · K-6
316 students · ICSEA 1096
| Measure | Franklin School Franklin ACT | Throsby School Throsby ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #30 of 80 | #2 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #535 of 4,908 | #78 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 477 | 316 |
| Girls / boys | 223 / 254 | 147 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | 81 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +59% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1098 | 1096 |
| ICSEA percentile | 84th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.4 | 28.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 17.1 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Franklin 2913 | Throsby 2914 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.fecs.act.edu.au/ | www.throsbyschool.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Throsby School scores higher on the Success Index (83.2 vs 75.0).
- •Franklin School has the higher ICSEA (1098 vs 1096), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Throsby School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.7).
- •Franklin School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 316.
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 Throsby School?
On the Success Index, Throsby School ranks higher (83.2 vs 75.0 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 Throsby School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Franklin and Throsby in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Franklin School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Throsby School has 11.2.
How do Franklin School and Throsby School rank in ACT?
Franklin School is 30th of 80 and Throsby School is 2nd of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.