Hughes Primary School vs The Canberra College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.0 km 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
The Canberra College
Phillip · Government high school · 11-12
1,174 students · ICSEA 1087
| Measure | Hughes Primary School Hughes ACT | The Canberra College Phillip ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #3 of 80 | #19 of 27 |
| National rank (type) | #91 of 4,908 | #329 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 11-12 |
| Students | 457 | 1,174 |
| Girls / boys | 211 / 246 | 625 / 549 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 579 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1157 | 1087 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.7 | 75.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.3 | 42.5 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Hughes 2605 | Phillip 2606 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hughesps.act.edu.au/ | www.canberrac.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hughes Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (82.8 vs 68.0).
- •Hughes Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1157 vs 1087), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Canberra College has fewer students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.5).
- •The Canberra College is the larger school with 1,174 students compared with 457.
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 The Canberra College?
On the Success Index, Hughes Primary School ranks higher (82.8 vs 68.0 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 Hughes Primary School and The Canberra College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Hughes and Phillip 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 The Canberra College has 15.5.
How do Hughes Primary School and The Canberra College rank in ACT?
Hughes Primary School is 3rd of 80 and The Canberra College is 19th of 27 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.