Daramalan College
Daramalan College is an independent secondary school in Dickson, ACT offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1127, it sits in the 91st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,498 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 11% have a language background other than English.
Dickson ACT 2602. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Daramalan College compares
By ICSEA, Daramalan College ranks 7th of the 34 secondary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Emmaus Christian School, an independent combined school 0.4 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. Daramalan College scores 1127, above average.
Enrolment and location
Daramalan College is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Dickson
Daramalan College is located in Dickson, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,277/wk and median rent of $500/wk. Population: 3,292.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Dickson suburb profileSchools near Daramalan College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Daramalan College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmaus Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Dickson | 0.4 km | 1138 | 11 higher | 590 |
| North Ainslie Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ainslie | 0.7 km | 1145 | 18 higher | 527 |
| Lyneham High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Lyneham | 0.7 km | 1132 | 5 higher | 1,034 |
| Brindabella Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Lyneham | 1.1 km | 1154 | 27 higher | 929 |
| Lyneham Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Lyneham | 1.3 km | 1135 | 8 higher | 498 |
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · O'Connor | 1.3 km | 1130 | 3 higher | 334 |
| Merici CollegeCatholic Secondary · Braddon | 1.5 km | 1138 | 11 higher | 992 |
| Dickson CollegeGovernment Secondary · Dickson | 1.5 km | 1101 | 26 lower | 899 |
| Turner SchoolGovernment Primary · Turner | 1.7 km | 1141 | 14 higher | 318 |
| Rosary Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Watson | 1.8 km | 1121 | 6 lower | 369 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Daramalan College a government school?
No, Daramalan College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Daramalan College offer?
Daramalan College offers 7-12.
What is Daramalan College's ICSEA score?
Daramalan College has an ICSEA score of 1127, placing it in the 91st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Daramalan College?
Daramalan College has 1,498 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Daramalan College?
The nearest schools to Daramalan College are Emmaus Christian School (0.4 km), North Ainslie Primary School (0.7 km), Lyneham High School (0.7 km).
Where is Daramalan College located?
Daramalan College is located in Dickson, ACT 2602. Visit the school website at http://www.daramalan.act.edu.au/.