Radford College vs St Vincent's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Radford College
Bruce · Independent combined · K-12
2,091 students · ICSEA 1203
St Vincent's Primary School
Aranda · Catholic primary · K-6
195 students · ICSEA 1117
| Measure | Radford College Bruce ACT | St Vincent's Primary School Aranda ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 10% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #3 of 23 | #26 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #110 of 1,259 | #505 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 2,091 | 195 |
| Girls / boys | 1,033 / 1,058 | 90 / 105 |
| Foundation intake | 92 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | 216 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 215 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1203 | 1117 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 81% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 159.1 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 98.1 | 2.7 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 37% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bruce 2617 | Aranda 2614 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.radford.act.edu.au | www.svdp.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Radford College scores higher on the Success Index (80.2 vs 75.4).
- •Radford College has the higher ICSEA (1203 vs 1117), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Radford College has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.8).
- •Radford College is the larger school with 2,091 students compared with 195.
- •Radford College has grown faster over five years (8% vs 3%).
- •Radford College is a independent school while St Vincent'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 Radford College better than St Vincent's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Radford College ranks higher (80.2 vs 75.4 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 Radford College and St Vincent's Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bruce and Aranda in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Radford College has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Vincent's Primary School has 16.8.
How do Radford College and St Vincent's Primary School rank in ACT?
Radford College is 3rd of 23 and St Vincent's Primary School is 26th of 80 among combined schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.