Gordon Primary School vs Lanyon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 911 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gordon Primary School
Gordon · Government primary · K-6
407 students · ICSEA 1005
Lanyon High School
Conder · Government high school · 7-10
524 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Gordon Primary School Gordon ACT | Lanyon High School Conder ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #74 of 80 | #25 of 27 |
| National rank (type) | #2432 of 4,908 | #568 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-10 |
| Students | 407 | 524 |
| Girls / boys | 203 / 204 | 234 / 290 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 156 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +42% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.3 | 41.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 25.4 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 4% |
| Suburb | Gordon 2906 | Conder 2906 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gordonps.act.edu.au/ | www.lanyonhs.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Lanyon High School scores higher on the Success Index (57.5 vs 53.7).
- •Gordon Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.7).
- •Lanyon High School is the larger school with 524 students compared with 407.
- •Lanyon High School has grown faster over five years (42% vs -5%).
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 Gordon Primary School better than Lanyon High School?
On the Success Index, Lanyon High School ranks higher (57.5 vs 53.7 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 Gordon Primary School and Lanyon High School?
About 911 m in a straight line, between Gordon and Conder in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gordon Primary School has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lanyon High School has 12.7.
How do Gordon Primary School and Lanyon High School rank in ACT?
Gordon Primary School is 74th of 80 and Lanyon High School is 25th of 27 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.