Gowrie Primary School vs Holy Family Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 655 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gowrie Primary School
Gowrie · Government primary · K-6
228 students · ICSEA 1043
Holy Family Primary School
Gowrie · Catholic primary · K-6
641 students · ICSEA 1076
| Measure | Gowrie Primary School Gowrie ACT | Holy Family Primary School Gowrie ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #63 of 80 | #39 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #1609 of 4,908 | #938 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 228 | 641 |
| Girls / boys | 93 / 135 | 346 / 295 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 97 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1076 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.2 | 42.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 13.6 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | Gowrie 2904 | Gowrie 2904 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gowrieps.act.edu.au/ | www.holyfamily.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.9 vs 63.4).
- •Holy Family Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1076 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gowrie Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 15.0).
- •Holy Family Primary School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 228.
- •Holy Family Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -22%).
- •Gowrie Primary School is a government school while Holy Family 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 Gowrie Primary School better than Holy Family Primary School?
On the Success Index, Holy Family Primary School ranks higher (70.9 vs 63.4 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 Gowrie Primary School and Holy Family Primary School?
About 655 m in a straight line, between Gowrie and Gowrie in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gowrie Primary School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Family Primary School has 15.0.
How do Gowrie Primary School and Holy Family Primary School rank in ACT?
Gowrie Primary School is 63rd of 80 and Holy Family Primary School is 39th of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.