Mount Stromlo High School vs St Jude's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Stromlo High School
Waramanga · Government high school · 7-10
846 students · ICSEA 1085
St Jude's Primary School
Holder · Catholic primary · K-6
425 students · ICSEA 1131
| Measure | Mount Stromlo High School Waramanga ACT | St Jude's Primary School Holder ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #14 of 27 | #25 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #219 of 1,472 | #503 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 846 | 425 |
| Girls / boys | 384 / 462 | 234 / 191 |
| Foundation intake | – | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | 219 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1085 | 1131 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.9 | 24.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.7 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Waramanga 2611 | Holder 2611 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mountstromlohs.act.edu.au | www.stjudesps.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Jude's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.4 vs 72.6).
- •St Jude's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1131 vs 1085), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Stromlo High School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.7).
- •Mount Stromlo High School is the larger school with 846 students compared with 425.
- •Mount Stromlo High School has grown faster over five years (12% vs 1%).
- •Mount Stromlo High School is a government school while St Jude's 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 Mount Stromlo High School better than St Jude's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Jude's Primary School ranks higher (75.4 vs 72.6 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 Mount Stromlo High School and St Jude's Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Waramanga and Holder in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Stromlo High School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Jude's Primary School has 17.7.
How do Mount Stromlo High School and St Jude's Primary School rank in ACT?
Mount Stromlo High School is 14th of 27 and St Jude's Primary School is 25th of 80 among secondary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.