Gowrie Primary School vs Monash Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.9 km 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
Monash Primary School
Monash · Government primary · K-6
414 students · ICSEA 1063
| Measure | Gowrie Primary School Gowrie ACT | Monash Primary School Monash ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #63 of 80 | #40 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #1609 of 4,908 | #939 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 228 | 414 |
| Girls / boys | 93 / 135 | 201 / 213 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1063 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.2 | 31.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 18.2 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 4% |
| Suburb | Gowrie 2904 | Monash 2904 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gowrieps.act.edu.au/ | www.monashps.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Monash Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.9 vs 63.4).
- •Monash Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1063 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gowrie Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.2).
- •Monash Primary School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 228.
- •Monash Primary School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -22%).
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 Monash Primary School?
On the Success Index, Monash 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 Monash Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Gowrie and Monash 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 Monash Primary School has 13.2.
How do Gowrie Primary School and Monash Primary School rank in ACT?
Gowrie Primary School is 63rd of 80 and Monash Primary School is 40th of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.