Garran Primary School vs Sts Peter and Paul Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Garran Primary School
Garran · Government primary · K-6
676 students · ICSEA 1159
Sts Peter and Paul Primary School
Garran · Catholic primary · K-6
299 students · ICSEA 1130
| Measure | Garran Primary School Garran ACT | Sts Peter and Paul Primary School Garran ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #17 of 80 | #14 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #313 of 4,908 | #264 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 676 | 299 |
| Girls / boys | 332 / 344 | 152 / 147 |
| Foundation intake | 85 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1159 | 1130 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 64% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.7 | 19.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 8.6 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Garran 2605 | Garran 2605 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.garranps.act.edu.au/ | www.stpandp.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (78.2 vs 78.9).
- •Garran Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1159 vs 1130), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sts Peter and Paul Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 18.4).
- •Garran Primary School is the larger school with 676 students compared with 299.
- •Sts Peter and Paul Primary School has grown faster over five years (15% vs 9%).
- •Garran Primary School is a government school while Sts Peter and Paul Primary 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 Garran Primary School better than Sts Peter and Paul Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Garran Primary School and Sts Peter and Paul Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Garran and Garran in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Garran Primary School has 18.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sts Peter and Paul Primary School has 15.3.
How do Garran Primary School and Sts Peter and Paul Primary School rank in ACT?
Garran Primary School is 17th of 80 and Sts Peter and Paul Primary School is 14th of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.