Latham Primary School vs St Francis Xavier College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 714 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Latham Primary School
Latham · Government primary · K-6
298 students · ICSEA 1038
St Francis Xavier College
Florey · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,323 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Latham Primary School Latham ACT | St Francis Xavier College Florey ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #62 of 80 | #15 of 27 |
| National rank (type) | #1583 of 4,908 | #229 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 298 | 1,323 |
| Girls / boys | 131 / 167 | 581 / 742 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 267 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 137 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.9 | 115.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.1 | 44.6 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 2% |
| Suburb | Latham 2615 | Florey 2615 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lathamps.act.edu.au/ | www.sfx.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Francis Xavier College scores higher on the Success Index (72.3 vs 63.7).
- •St Francis Xavier College has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Latham Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 11.4).
- •St Francis Xavier College is the larger school with 1,323 students compared with 298.
- •St Francis Xavier College has grown faster over five years (12% vs -9%).
- •Latham Primary School is a government school while St Francis Xavier College 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 Latham Primary School better than St Francis Xavier College?
On the Success Index, St Francis Xavier College ranks higher (72.3 vs 63.7 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 Latham Primary School and St Francis Xavier College?
About 714 m in a straight line, between Latham and Florey in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Latham Primary School has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Francis Xavier College has 11.4.
How do Latham Primary School and St Francis Xavier College rank in ACT?
Latham Primary School is 62nd of 80 and St Francis Xavier College is 15th of 27 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.