Merici College vs North Ainslie Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Merici College
Braddon · Catholic high school · 7-12
992 students · ICSEA 1138
North Ainslie Primary School
Ainslie · Government primary · K-6
527 students · ICSEA 1145
| Measure | Merici College Braddon ACT | North Ainslie Primary School Ainslie ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 86 Top 5% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #1 of 27 | #16 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #10 of 1,472 | #303 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 992 | 527 |
| Girls / boys | 992 / – | 254 / 273 |
| Foundation intake | – | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | 189 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 111 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +48% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1138 | 1145 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 55% | 63% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.8 | 36.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.4 | 9.4 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Braddon 2612 | Ainslie 2602 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.merici.act.edu.au | www.nthainslieps.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Merici College scores higher on the Success Index (85.8 vs 78.3).
- •North Ainslie Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1145 vs 1138), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Merici College has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.5).
- •Merici College is the larger school with 992 students compared with 527.
- •Merici College has grown faster over five years (48% vs -18%).
- •Merici College is a catholic school while North Ainslie Primary School is a government 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 Merici College better than North Ainslie Primary School?
On the Success Index, Merici College ranks higher (85.8 vs 78.3 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 Merici College and North Ainslie Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Braddon and Ainslie in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Merici College has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Ainslie Primary School has 14.5.
How do Merici College and North Ainslie Primary School rank in ACT?
Merici College is 1st of 27 and North Ainslie Primary School is 16th of 80 among secondary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.