St Edmund's College Canberra
St Edmund's College Canberra is an independent combined school in Griffith, ACT offering 4-12. With an ICSEA score of 1080, it sits in the 79th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 935 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.
Griffith ACT 2603. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Edmund's College Canberra compares
By ICSEA, St Edmund's College Canberra ranks 13th of the 19 combined schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Clare's College, a Catholic secondary school 0.3 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. St Edmund's College Canberra scores 1080, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Edmund's 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.
Schools near St Edmund's College Canberra
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Edmund's College Canberra | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clare's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Griffith | 0.3 km | 1087 | 7 higher | 887 |
| Telopea Park SchoolGovernment Combined · Barton | 1.4 km | 1153 | 73 higher | 1,586 |
| Narrabundah CollegeGovernment Secondary · Narrabundah | 1.4 km | 1131 | 51 higher | 977 |
| Canberra Grammar SchoolIndependent Secondary · Red Hill | 1.6 km | 1187 | 107 higher | 2,116 |
| Forrest Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Forrest | 1.9 km | 1145 | 65 higher | 479 |
| Red Hill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Red Hill | 2.1 km | 1133 | 53 higher | 720 |
| St Bede's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Red Hill | 2.2 km | 1117 | 37 higher | 261 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Edmund's College Canberra a government school?
No, St Edmund's College Canberra is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Edmund's College Canberra offer?
St Edmund's College Canberra offers 4-12.
What is St Edmund's College Canberra's ICSEA score?
St Edmund's College Canberra has an ICSEA score of 1080, placing it in the 79th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Edmund's College Canberra?
St Edmund's College Canberra has 935 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Edmund's College Canberra?
The nearest schools to St Edmund's College Canberra are St Clare's College (0.3 km), Narrabundah Early Childhood School (0.9 km), St Benedict's Primary School (1.3 km).
Where is St Edmund's College Canberra located?
St Edmund's College Canberra is located in Griffith, ACT 2603. Visit the school website at https://sec.act.edu.au/.