Marist College Canberra
Marist College Canberra is an independent combined school in Pearce, ACT offering 4-12. With an ICSEA score of 1142, it sits in the 94th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,852 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
Pearce ACT 2607. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Marist College Canberra compares
By ICSEA, Marist College Canberra ranks 7th of the 19 combined schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Melrose High School, a government secondary 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. Marist College Canberra scores 1142, above average.
Enrolment and location
Marist College Canberra 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 Pearce
Marist College Canberra is located in Pearce, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,362/wk and median rent of $430/wk. Population: 2,687.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Pearce suburb profileSchools near Marist College Canberra
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Marist College Canberra | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Pearce | 0.4 km | 1079 | 63 lower | 776 |
| Sacred Heart Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Pearce | 0.8 km | 1131 | 11 lower | 210 |
| Mawson Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mawson | 0.9 km | 1139 | 3 lower | 542 |
| Canberra Christian SchoolIndependent Primary · Mawson | 1.0 km | 1087 | 55 lower | 228 |
| Torrens Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Torrens | 1.1 km | 1079 | 63 lower | 394 |
| The Canberra CollegeGovernment Secondary · Phillip | 2.2 km | 1087 | 55 lower | 1,174 |
| Garran Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Garran | 2.2 km | 1159 | 17 higher | 676 |
| Sts Peter and Paul Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Garran | 2.4 km | 1130 | 12 lower | 299 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marist College Canberra a government school?
No, Marist College Canberra is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Marist College Canberra offer?
Marist College Canberra offers 4-12.
What is Marist College Canberra's ICSEA score?
Marist College Canberra has an ICSEA score of 1142, placing it in the 94th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Marist College Canberra?
Marist College Canberra has 1,852 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Marist College Canberra?
The nearest schools to Marist College Canberra are Melrose High School (0.4 km), Sacred Heart Primary School (0.8 km), Mawson Primary School (0.9 km).
Where is Marist College Canberra located?
Marist College Canberra is located in Pearce, ACT 2607. Visit the school website at http://www.maristc.act.edu.au.