Amaroo School
Amaroo School is a government combined school in Amaroo, ACT offering K-10. With an ICSEA score of 1070, it sits in the 76th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,638 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 52% have a language background other than English.
Amaroo ACT 2914. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Amaroo School compares
By ICSEA, Amaroo School ranks 15th of the 19 combined schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Good Shepherd Primary School, a Catholic primary 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. Amaroo School scores 1070, above average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Amaroo School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Amaroo School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Amaroo | 0.3 km | 1095 | 25 higher | 762 |
| Neville Bonner Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bonner | 1.2 km | 1058 | 12 lower | 606 |
| Taqwa SchoolIndependent Combined · Moncrieff | 1.3 km | 1099 | 29 higher | 407 |
| Ngunnawal Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ngunnawal | 1.5 km | 1049 | 21 lower | 620 |
| Margaret Hendry SchoolGovernment Primary · Taylor | 1.9 km | 1054 | 16 lower | 626 |
| Gungahlin CollegeGovernment Secondary · Gungahlin | 2.4 km | 1061 | 9 lower | 1,070 |
| Burgmann Anglican SchoolIndependent Combined · Gungahlin | 2.7 km | 1165 | 95 higher | 1,755 |
| St John Paul II CollegeCatholic Secondary · Nicholls | 2.8 km | 1089 | 19 higher | 880 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Amaroo School a government school?
Yes, Amaroo School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Amaroo School offer?
Amaroo School offers K-10.
What is Amaroo School's ICSEA score?
Amaroo School has an ICSEA score of 1070, placing it in the 76th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Amaroo School?
Amaroo School has 1,638 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Amaroo School?
The nearest schools to Amaroo School are Good Shepherd Primary School (0.3 km), Neville Bonner Primary School (1.2 km), Taqwa School (1.3 km).
Where is Amaroo School located?
Amaroo School is located in Amaroo, ACT 2914. Visit the school website at http://www.amaroos.act.edu.au/.