Gordon Primary School vs St Clare of Assisi Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 920 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
St Clare of Assisi Primary School
Conder · Catholic primary · K-6
483 students · ICSEA 1044
| Measure | Gordon Primary School Gordon ACT | St Clare of Assisi Primary School Conder ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #74 of 80 | #72 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #2432 of 4,908 | #2403 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 407 | 483 |
| Girls / boys | 203 / 204 | 260 / 223 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 76 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 1044 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.3 | 28.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 7.2 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 5% |
| Suburb | Gordon 2906 | Conder 2906 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gordonps.act.edu.au/ | www.sca.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (53.7 vs 54.1).
- •St Clare of Assisi Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1044 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gordon Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 16.7).
- •St Clare of Assisi Primary School is the larger school with 483 students compared with 407.
- •Gordon Primary School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -11%).
- •Gordon Primary School is a government school while St Clare of Assisi 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 Gordon Primary School better than St Clare of Assisi Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gordon Primary School and St Clare of Assisi Primary School?
About 920 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 St Clare of Assisi Primary School has 16.7.
How do Gordon Primary School and St Clare of Assisi Primary School rank in ACT?
Gordon Primary School is 74th of 80 and St Clare of Assisi Primary School is 72nd of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.