Gordon Primary School vs Narrabundah Early Childhood School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 15 km 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
Narrabundah Early Childhood School
Narrabundah · Government primary · K-2
53 students · ICSEA 990
| Measure | Gordon Primary School Gordon ACT | Narrabundah Early Childhood School Narrabundah ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #74 of 80 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2432 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-2 |
| Students | 407 | 53 |
| Girls / boys | 203 / 204 | 29 / 24 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 990 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 6.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.3 | 8.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 30% |
| Suburb | Gordon 2906 | Narrabundah 2604 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gordonps.act.edu.au/ | www.necs.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Gordon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (53.7 vs 50.9).
- •Gordon Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1005 vs 990), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Narrabundah Early Childhood School has fewer students per teacher (6.5 vs 11.5).
- •Gordon Primary School is the larger school with 407 students compared with 53.
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 Narrabundah Early Childhood School?
On the Success Index, Gordon Primary School ranks higher (53.7 vs 50.9 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 Narrabundah Early Childhood School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Gordon and Narrabundah 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 Narrabundah Early Childhood School has 6.5.
How do Gordon Primary School and Narrabundah Early Childhood School rank in ACT?
Gordon Primary School is 74th of 80 and Narrabundah Early Childhood School is unranked among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.