Hughes Primary School vs The Woden School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 635 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
The Woden School
Deakin · Government special · 7-12
93 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Hughes Primary School Hughes ACT | The Woden School Deakin 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 | 7-12 |
| Students | 457 | 93 |
| Girls / boys | 211 / 246 | 27 / 66 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 11 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 15 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1157 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 3.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.7 | 28.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.3 | 36.7 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 10% |
| Suburb | Hughes 2605 | Deakin 2600 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hughesps.act.edu.au/ | www.thewodens.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hughes Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1157 vs 1046), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Woden School has fewer students per teacher (3.2 vs 16.5).
- •Hughes Primary School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 93.
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 Woden 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 The Woden School?
About 635 m in a straight line, between Hughes and Deakin 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 Woden School has 3.2.
How do Hughes Primary School and The Woden School rank in ACT?
Hughes Primary School is 3rd of 80 and The Woden School is unranked among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.