Gold Creek School vs Ngunnawal Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gold Creek School
Nicholls · Government combined · K-10
1,261 students · ICSEA 1052
Ngunnawal Primary School
Ngunnawal · Government primary · K-6
620 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Gold Creek School Nicholls ACT | Ngunnawal Primary School Ngunnawal ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #17 of 23 | #38 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #528 of 1,259 | #892 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,261 | 620 |
| Girls / boys | 593 / 668 | 302 / 318 |
| Foundation intake | 78 | 107 |
| Year 7 cohort | 141 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 96.6 | 51.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.0 | 18.4 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 6% |
| Suburb | Nicholls 2913 | Ngunnawal 2913 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goldcreek.act.edu.au/ | www.ngunnawalps.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Ngunnawal Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.3 vs 56.3).
- •Gold Creek School has the higher ICSEA (1052 vs 1049), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ngunnawal Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.0).
- •Gold Creek School is the larger school with 1,261 students compared with 620.
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 Gold Creek School better than Ngunnawal Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ngunnawal Primary School ranks higher (71.3 vs 56.3 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 Gold Creek School and Ngunnawal Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Nicholls and Ngunnawal in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gold Creek School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ngunnawal Primary School has 11.9.
How do Gold Creek School and Ngunnawal Primary School rank in ACT?
Gold Creek School is 17th of 23 and Ngunnawal Primary School is 38th of 80 among combined schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.