Gungahlin College vs University of Canberra High School Kaleen
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 5.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gungahlin College
Gungahlin · Government high school · 10-12
1,070 students · ICSEA 1061
University of Canberra High School Kaleen
Kaleen · Government high school · 7-10
571 students · ICSEA 1056
| Measure | Gungahlin College Gungahlin ACT | University of Canberra High School Kaleen Kaleen ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #24 of 27 | #13 of 27 |
| National rank (type) | #487 of 1,472 | #217 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 10-12 | 7-10 |
| Students | 1,070 | 571 |
| Girls / boys | 555 / 515 | 266 / 305 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 132 |
| Year 12 cohort | 496 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1061 | 1056 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.3 | 45.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.7 | 27.9 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | Gungahlin 2912 | Kaleen 2617 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gungahlincollege.act.edu.au | www.kaleenhs.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •University of Canberra High School Kaleen scores higher on the Success Index (72.7 vs 61.2).
- •Gungahlin College has the higher ICSEA (1061 vs 1056), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •University of Canberra High School Kaleen has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.4).
- •Gungahlin College is the larger school with 1,070 students compared with 571.
- •University of Canberra High School Kaleen has grown faster over five years (31% vs -8%).
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 Gungahlin College better than University of Canberra High School Kaleen?
On the Success Index, University of Canberra High School Kaleen ranks higher (72.7 vs 61.2 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 Gungahlin College and University of Canberra High School Kaleen?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Gungahlin and Kaleen in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gungahlin College has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and University of Canberra High School Kaleen has 12.6.
How do Gungahlin College and University of Canberra High School Kaleen rank in ACT?
Gungahlin College is 24th of 27 and University of Canberra High School Kaleen is 13th of 27 among secondary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.