Namadgi School vs St Thomas the Apostle Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Namadgi School
Kambah · Government combined · K-10
578 students · ICSEA 978
St Thomas the Apostle Primary School
Kambah · Catholic primary · K-6
325 students · ICSEA 1082
| Measure | Namadgi School Kambah ACT | St Thomas the Apostle Primary School Kambah ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 23 | #48 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #944 of 1,259 | #1228 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 578 | 325 |
| Girls / boys | 296 / 282 | 165 / 160 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | 68 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 978 | 1082 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.4 | 19.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.5 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 3% |
| Suburb | Kambah 2902 | Kambah 2902 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.namadgi.act.edu.au/ | www.sttap.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Thomas the Apostle Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.8 vs 35.8).
- •St Thomas the Apostle Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1082 vs 978), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Namadgi School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 16.5).
- •Namadgi School is the larger school with 578 students compared with 325.
- •St Thomas the Apostle Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -9%).
- •Namadgi School is a government school while St Thomas the Apostle 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 Namadgi School better than St Thomas the Apostle Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Thomas the Apostle Primary School ranks higher (67.8 vs 35.8 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 Namadgi School and St Thomas the Apostle Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Kambah and Kambah in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Namadgi School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Thomas the Apostle Primary School has 16.5.
How do Namadgi School and St Thomas the Apostle Primary School rank in ACT?
Namadgi School is 23rd of 23 and St Thomas the Apostle Primary School is 48th of 80 among combined schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.