Gowrie Primary School vs Richardson Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.7 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
Richardson Primary School
Richardson · Government primary · K-6
142 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Gowrie Primary School Gowrie ACT | Richardson Primary School Richardson ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #63 of 80 | #80 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #1609 of 4,908 | #3615 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 228 | 142 |
| Girls / boys | 93 / 135 | 60 / 82 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.2 | 15.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 22% |
| Suburb | Gowrie 2904 | Richardson 2905 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gowrieps.act.edu.au/ | www.richardsonps.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Gowrie Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.4 vs 37.3).
- •Gowrie Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Richardson Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 10.8).
- •Gowrie Primary School is the larger school with 228 students compared with 142.
- •Richardson Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% 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 Richardson Primary School?
On the Success Index, Gowrie Primary School ranks higher (63.4 vs 37.3 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 Richardson Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Gowrie and Richardson 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 Richardson Primary School has 9.4.
How do Gowrie Primary School and Richardson Primary School rank in ACT?
Gowrie Primary School is 63rd of 80 and Richardson Primary School is 80th of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.