Isabella Plains Early Childhood School vs Macgregor Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 25 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Isabella Plains Early Childhood School
Isabella Plains · Government primary · K-2
69 students · ICSEA 1052
Macgregor Primary School
Macgregor · Government primary · K-6
590 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Isabella Plains Early Childhood School Isabella Plains ACT | Macgregor Primary School Macgregor ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #47 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1222 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-2 | K-6 |
| Students | 69 | 590 |
| Girls / boys | 37 / 32 | 309 / 281 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 106 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -31% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.6 | 40.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 21.5 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 4% |
| Suburb | Isabella Plains 2905 | Macgregor 2615 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ipecs.act.edu.au/ | www.macgregorps.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Macgregor Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.8 vs 64.1).
- •Isabella Plains Early Childhood School has the higher ICSEA (1052 vs 1050), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Isabella Plains Early Childhood School has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 14.4).
- •Macgregor Primary School is the larger school with 590 students compared with 69.
- •Macgregor Primary School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -31%).
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 Isabella Plains Early Childhood School better than Macgregor Primary School?
On the Success Index, Macgregor Primary School ranks higher (67.8 vs 64.1 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 Isabella Plains Early Childhood School and Macgregor Primary School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Isabella Plains and Macgregor in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Isabella Plains Early Childhood School has 7.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Macgregor Primary School has 14.4.
How do Isabella Plains Early Childhood School and Macgregor Primary School rank in ACT?
Isabella Plains Early Childhood School is unranked and Macgregor Primary School is 47th of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.