The Canberra College
The Canberra College is a government secondary school in Phillip, ACT offering 11-12. With an ICSEA score of 1087, it sits in the 81st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,174 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 26% have a language background other than English.
Phillip ACT 2606. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How The Canberra College compares
By ICSEA, The Canberra College ranks 12th of the 34 secondary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Sts Peter and Paul Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.5 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. The Canberra College scores 1087, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Phillip
The Canberra College is located in Phillip, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,075/wk and median rent of $440/wk. Population: 5,197.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Phillip suburb profileSchools near The Canberra College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs The Canberra College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sts Peter and Paul Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Garran | 0.5 km | 1130 | 43 higher | 299 |
| Hughes Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hughes | 1.0 km | 1157 | 70 higher | 457 |
| Curtin Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Curtin | 1.2 km | 1146 | 59 higher | 408 |
| Garran Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Garran | 1.4 km | 1159 | 72 higher | 676 |
| Holy Trinity Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Curtin | 1.5 km | 1145 | 58 higher | 387 |
| Alfred Deakin High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Deakin | 1.9 km | 1132 | 45 higher | 881 |
| Canberra Christian SchoolIndependent Primary · Mawson | 2.0 km | 1087 | same | 228 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Canberra College a government school?
Yes, The Canberra College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does The Canberra College offer?
The Canberra College offers 11-12.
What is The Canberra College's ICSEA score?
The Canberra College has an ICSEA score of 1087, placing it in the 81st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend The Canberra College?
The Canberra College has 1,174 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near The Canberra College?
The nearest schools to The Canberra College are Sts Peter and Paul Primary School (0.5 km), Malkara School (0.6 km), Hughes Primary School (1.0 km).
Where is The Canberra College located?
The Canberra College is located in Phillip, ACT 2606. Visit the school website at http://www.canberrac.act.edu.au/.