Mount Stromlo High School vs The Canberra College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 3.5 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
The Canberra College
Phillip · Government high school · 11-12
1,174 students · ICSEA 1087
| Measure | Mount Stromlo High School Waramanga ACT | The Canberra College Phillip ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #14 of 27 | #19 of 27 |
| National rank (type) | #219 of 1,472 | #329 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-10 | 11-12 |
| Students | 846 | 1,174 |
| Girls / boys | 384 / 462 | 625 / 549 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 219 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 579 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1085 | 1087 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.9 | 75.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.7 | 42.5 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 4% |
| Suburb | Waramanga 2611 | Phillip 2606 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mountstromlohs.act.edu.au | www.canberrac.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mount Stromlo High School scores higher on the Success Index (72.6 vs 68.0).
- •The Canberra College has the higher ICSEA (1087 vs 1085), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Stromlo High School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.5).
- •The Canberra College is the larger school with 1,174 students compared with 846.
- •Mount Stromlo High School has grown faster over five years (12% vs 5%).
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 The Canberra College?
On the Success Index, Mount Stromlo High School ranks higher (72.6 vs 68.0 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 The Canberra College?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Waramanga and Phillip 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 The Canberra College has 15.5.
How do Mount Stromlo High School and The Canberra College rank in ACT?
Mount Stromlo High School is 14th of 27 and The Canberra College is 19th of 27 among secondary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.