St Thomas the Apostle Primary School vs Taylor Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Australian Capital Territory, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Thomas the Apostle Primary School
Kambah · Catholic primary · K-6
325 students · ICSEA 1082
Taylor Primary School
Kambah · Government primary · K-6
286 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | St Thomas the Apostle Primary School Kambah ACT | Taylor Primary School Kambah ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #48 of 80 | #70 of 80 |
| National rank (type) | #1228 of 4,908 | #2005 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 325 | 286 |
| Girls / boys | 165 / 160 | 124 / 162 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1082 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.7 | 21.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 8% |
| Suburb | Kambah 2902 | Kambah 2902 |
| Council area | Unincorporated ACT | Unincorporated ACT |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sttap.act.edu.au | www.taylorps.act.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas the Apostle Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.8 vs 59.1).
- •St Thomas the Apostle Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1082 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Taylor Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.5).
- •St Thomas the Apostle Primary School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 286.
- •St Thomas the Apostle Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -8%).
- •St Thomas the Apostle Primary School is a catholic school while Taylor Primary 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 Thomas the Apostle Primary School better than Taylor Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Thomas the Apostle Primary School ranks higher (67.8 vs 59.1 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 Thomas the Apostle Primary School and Taylor Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Kambah and Kambah in Australian Capital Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Thomas the Apostle Primary School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Taylor Primary School has 13.1.
How do St Thomas the Apostle Primary School and Taylor Primary School rank in ACT?
St Thomas the Apostle Primary School is 48th of 80 and Taylor Primary School is 70th of 80 among primary schools in Australian Capital Territory on the 2025 Success Index.