Mother Teresa School
Mother Teresa School is a Catholic primary school in Harrison, ACT offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1102, it sits in the 85th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 716 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 35% have a language background other than English.
Harrison ACT 2914. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Mother Teresa School compares
By ICSEA, Mother Teresa School ranks 31st of the 86 primary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Harrison School, a government combined 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. Mother Teresa School scores 1102, above average.
Enrolment and location
Mother Teresa School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Harrison
Mother Teresa School is located in Harrison, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,636/wk and median rent of $450/wk. Population: 8,244.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Harrison suburb profileSchools near Mother Teresa School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mother Teresa School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison SchoolGovernment Combined · Harrison | 0.3 km | 1058 | 44 lower | 1,365 |
| Franklin SchoolGovernment Primary · Franklin | 0.8 km | 1098 | 4 lower | 477 |
| Throsby SchoolGovernment Primary · Throsby | 1.1 km | 1096 | 6 lower | 316 |
| Shirley Smith High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kenny | 1.7 km | 1078 | 24 lower | 210 |
| Gungahlin CollegeGovernment Secondary · Gungahlin | 2.3 km | 1061 | 41 lower | 1,070 |
| Burgmann Anglican SchoolIndependent Combined · Gungahlin | 2.8 km | 1165 | 63 higher | 1,755 |
| Palmerston District Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Palmerston | 3.0 km | 1077 | 25 lower | 640 |
| Neville Bonner Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bonner | 3.8 km | 1058 | 44 lower | 606 |
| Amaroo SchoolGovernment Combined · Amaroo | 4.1 km | 1070 | 32 lower | 1,638 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mother Teresa School a government school?
No, Mother Teresa School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Mother Teresa School offer?
Mother Teresa School offers K-6.
What is Mother Teresa School's ICSEA score?
Mother Teresa School has an ICSEA score of 1102, placing it in the 85th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mother Teresa School?
Mother Teresa School has 716 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mother Teresa School?
The nearest schools to Mother Teresa School are Harrison School (0.3 km), Franklin School (0.8 km), Throsby School (1.1 km).
Where is Mother Teresa School located?
Mother Teresa School is located in Harrison, ACT 2914. Visit the school website at http://www.motherteresa.act.edu.au/.