St Edmund's College Canberra vs Telopea Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Edmund's College Canberra
Griffith · Independent combined · 4-12
935 students · ICSEA 1080
Telopea Park School
Barton · Government combined · K-10
1,586 students · ICSEA 1153
| Measure | St Edmund's College Canberra Griffith ACT | Telopea Park School Barton ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #14 of 23 | #11 of 23 |
| National rank (type) | #348 of 1,259 | #248 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | 4-12 | K-10 |
| Students | 935 | 1,586 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 935 | 766 / 820 |
| Foundation intake | – | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | 166 | 263 |
| Year 12 cohort | 78 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1080 | 1153 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 65% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.3 | 117.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.5 | 37.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 65% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Griffith 2603 | Barton 2600 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | sec.act.edu.au/ | www.telopea.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Telopea Park School scores higher on the Success Index (70.8 vs 65.8).
- •Telopea Park School has the higher ICSEA (1153 vs 1080), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Telopea Park School is the larger school with 1,586 students compared with 935.
- •St Edmund's College Canberra has grown faster over five years (26% vs 4%).
- •St Edmund's College Canberra is a independent school while Telopea Park School is a government 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 St Edmund's College Canberra better than Telopea Park School?
On the Success Index, Telopea Park School ranks higher (70.8 vs 65.8 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 St Edmund's College Canberra and Telopea Park School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Griffith and Barton in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Edmund's College Canberra has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Telopea Park School has 13.5.
How do St Edmund's College Canberra and Telopea Park School rank in ACT?
St Edmund's College Canberra is 14th of 23 and Telopea Park School is 11th of 23 among combined schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.