Giralang Primary School vs St Michael's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Giralang Primary School
Giralang · Government primary · K-6
268 students · ICSEA 1070
St Michael's Primary School
Kaleen · Catholic primary · K-6
171 students · ICSEA 1094
| Measure | Giralang Primary School Giralang ACT | St Michael's Primary School Kaleen ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #43 of 80 | #37 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #1136 of 4,908 | #793 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 268 | 171 |
| Girls / boys | 126 / 142 | 91 / 80 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1070 | 1094 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 12.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 7.2 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 4% |
| Suburb | Giralang 2617 | Kaleen 2617 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.giralangps.act.edu.au/ | www.stmichaelsps.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Michael's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.5 vs 68.7).
- •St Michael's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1094 vs 1070), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Giralang Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.6).
- •Giralang Primary School is the larger school with 268 students compared with 171.
- •Giralang Primary School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -13%).
- •Giralang Primary School is a government school while St Michael's 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 Giralang Primary School better than St Michael's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Michael's Primary School ranks higher (72.5 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 Giralang Primary School and St Michael's Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Giralang and Kaleen in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Giralang Primary School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's Primary School has 13.6.
How do Giralang Primary School and St Michael's Primary School rank in ACT?
Giralang Primary School is 43rd of 80 and St Michael's Primary School is 37th of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.