Gilmore Primary School vs Holy Family 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.
Gilmore Primary School
Gilmore · Government primary · K-6
113 students · ICSEA 981
Holy Family Primary School
Gowrie · Catholic primary · K-6
641 students · ICSEA 1076
| Measure | Gilmore Primary School Gilmore ACT | Holy Family Primary School Gowrie ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #77 of 80 | #39 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #2904 of 4,908 | #938 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 113 | 641 |
| Girls / boys | 52 / 61 | 346 / 295 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 97 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 1076 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 42.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.8 | 13.6 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 2% |
| Suburb | Gilmore 2905 | Gowrie 2904 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gilmoreps.act.edu.au/ | www.holyfamily.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.9 vs 47.1).
- •Holy Family Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1076 vs 981), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gilmore Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 15.0).
- •Holy Family Primary School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 113.
- •Holy Family Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -9%).
- •Gilmore Primary School is a government school while Holy Family 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 Gilmore Primary School better than Holy Family Primary School?
On the Success Index, Holy Family Primary School ranks higher (70.9 vs 47.1 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 Gilmore Primary School and Holy Family Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Gilmore and Gowrie in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gilmore Primary School has 8.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Family Primary School has 15.0.
How do Gilmore Primary School and Holy Family Primary School rank in ACT?
Gilmore Primary School is 77th of 80 and Holy Family Primary School is 39th of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.