Caroline Chisholm School
Caroline Chisholm School is a government secondary school in Chisholm, ACT offering K-10. With an ICSEA score of 989, it sits in the 42nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 571 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 10% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 19% have a language background other than English.
Chisholm ACT 2905. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Caroline Chisholm School compares
By ICSEA, Caroline Chisholm School ranks 33rd of the 34 secondary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Caroline Chisholm School - Junior Campus, a government primary school 0.0 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Caroline Chisholm School scores 989, near average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Caroline Chisholm School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Caroline Chisholm School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Gowrie | 1.0 km | 1076 | 87 higher | 641 |
| Gowrie Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Gowrie | 1.2 km | 1043 | 54 higher | 228 |
| Fadden Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Fadden | 1.6 km | 1076 | 87 higher | 229 |
| St Francis of Assisi Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Calwell | 2.5 km | 1055 | 66 higher | 516 |
| Calwell Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Calwell | 2.5 km | 1010 | 21 higher | 201 |
| Calwell High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Calwell | 2.6 km | 972 | 17 lower | 371 |
| St Mary MacKillop CollegeCatholic Secondary · Isabella Plains | 2.7 km | 1068 | 79 higher | 2,088 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Caroline Chisholm School a government school?
Yes, Caroline Chisholm School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Caroline Chisholm School offer?
Caroline Chisholm School offers K-10.
What is Caroline Chisholm School's ICSEA score?
Caroline Chisholm School has an ICSEA score of 989, placing it in the 42nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Caroline Chisholm School?
Caroline Chisholm School has 571 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Caroline Chisholm School?
The nearest schools to Caroline Chisholm School are Caroline Chisholm School - Junior Campus (0.0 km), Holy Family Primary School (1.0 km), Gowrie Primary School (1.2 km).
Where is Caroline Chisholm School located?
Caroline Chisholm School is located in Chisholm, ACT 2905. Visit the school website at http://www.chisholm.act.edu.au/.