Red Hill Primary School vs St Bede's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 385 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Red Hill Primary School
Red Hill · Government primary · K-6
720 students · ICSEA 1133
St Bede's Primary School
Red Hill · Catholic primary · K-6
261 students · ICSEA 1117
| Measure | Red Hill Primary School Red Hill ACT | St Bede's Primary School Red Hill ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #11 of 80 | #18 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #232 of 4,908 | #314 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 720 | 261 |
| Girls / boys | 359 / 361 | 134 / 127 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +93% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1133 | 1117 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.6 | 15.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Red Hill 2603 | Red Hill 2603 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.redhillps.act.edu.au/ | www.stbedes.act.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Red Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.3 vs 78.2).
- •Red Hill Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1133 vs 1117), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Red Hill Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.4).
- •Red Hill Primary School is the larger school with 720 students compared with 261.
- •St Bede's Primary School has grown faster over five years (93% vs -2%).
- •Red Hill Primary School is a government school while St Bede'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 Red Hill Primary School better than St Bede's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Red Hill Primary School ranks higher (79.3 vs 78.2 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 Red Hill Primary School and St Bede's Primary School?
About 385 m in a straight line, between Red Hill and Red Hill in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Red Hill Primary School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Bede's Primary School has 16.4.
How do Red Hill Primary School and St Bede's Primary School rank in ACT?
Red Hill Primary School is 11th of 80 and St Bede's Primary School is 18th of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.