Hughes Primary School vs Malkara School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 580 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hughes Primary School
Hughes · Government primary · K-6
457 students · ICSEA 1157
Malkara School
Garran · Government special · K-6
73 students · ICSEA 1021
| Measure | Hughes Primary School Hughes ACT | Malkara School Garran ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #3 of 80 | – |
| National rank (type) | #91 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 457 | 73 |
| Girls / boys | 211 / 246 | 26 / 47 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1157 | 1021 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 2.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.7 | 24.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.3 | 35.1 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 21% |
| Suburb | Hughes 2605 | Garran 2605 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hughesps.act.edu.au/ | www.malkara.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hughes Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1157 vs 1021), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Malkara School has fewer students per teacher (2.8 vs 16.5).
- •Hughes Primary School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 73.
- •Malkara School has grown faster over five years (18% vs 10%).
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 Hughes Primary School better than Malkara 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 Hughes Primary School and Malkara School?
About 580 m in a straight line, between Hughes and Garran in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hughes Primary School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Malkara School has 2.8.
How do Hughes Primary School and Malkara School rank in ACT?
Hughes Primary School is 3rd of 80 and Malkara School is unranked among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.