Macgregor Primary School vs St Thomas Aquinas Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Macgregor Primary School
Macgregor · Government primary · K-6
590 students · ICSEA 1050
St Thomas Aquinas Primary School
Charnwood · Catholic primary · K-6
374 students · ICSEA 1045
| Measure | Macgregor Primary School Macgregor ACT | St Thomas Aquinas Primary School Charnwood ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #47 of 80 | #64 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #1222 of 4,908 | #1718 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 590 | 374 |
| Girls / boys | 309 / 281 | 192 / 182 |
| Foundation intake | 106 | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 1045 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.9 | 23.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.5 | 11.9 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 7% |
| Suburb | Macgregor 2615 | Charnwood 2615 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.macgregorps.act.edu.au/ | www.staquinas.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Macgregor Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.8 vs 62.3).
- •Macgregor Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 1045), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Macgregor Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.7).
- •Macgregor Primary School is the larger school with 590 students compared with 374.
- •Macgregor Primary School is a government school while St Thomas Aquinas 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 Macgregor Primary School better than St Thomas Aquinas Primary School?
On the Success Index, Macgregor Primary School ranks higher (67.8 vs 62.3 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 Macgregor Primary School and St Thomas Aquinas Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Macgregor and Charnwood in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Macgregor Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Thomas Aquinas Primary School has 15.7.
How do Macgregor Primary School and St Thomas Aquinas Primary School rank in ACT?
Macgregor Primary School is 47th of 80 and St Thomas Aquinas Primary School is 64th of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.