Kingsford Smith School vs St John the Apostle Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsford Smith School
Holt · Government combined · K-10
742 students · ICSEA 991
St John the Apostle Primary School
Florey · Catholic primary · K-6
368 students · ICSEA 1077
| Measure | Kingsford Smith School Holt ACT | St John the Apostle Primary School Florey ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #21 of 23 | #50 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #825 of 1,259 | #1252 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 742 | 368 |
| Girls / boys | 361 / 381 | 179 / 189 |
| Foundation intake | 52 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | 90 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 991 | 1077 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 80.3 | 21.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 39.6 | 9.4 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 1% |
| Suburb | Holt 2615 | Florey 2615 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kss.act.edu.au/ | www.sjaps.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John the Apostle Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.5 vs 41.9).
- •St John the Apostle Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1077 vs 991), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kingsford Smith School has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 17.5).
- •Kingsford Smith School is the larger school with 742 students compared with 368.
- •St John the Apostle Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -16%).
- •Kingsford Smith School is a government school while St John the Apostle Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Kingsford Smith School better than St John the Apostle Primary School?
On the Success Index, St John the Apostle Primary School ranks higher (67.5 vs 41.9 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 Kingsford Smith School and St John the Apostle Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Holt and Florey in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingsford Smith School has 9.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John the Apostle Primary School has 17.5.
How do Kingsford Smith School and St John the Apostle Primary School rank in ACT?
Kingsford Smith School is 21st of 23 and St John the Apostle Primary School is 50th of 80 among combined schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.