Aranda Primary School
Aranda Primary School is a government primary school in Aranda, ACT offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1159, it sits in the 96th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 517 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 31% have a language background other than English.
Aranda ACT 2614. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Aranda Primary School compares
Aranda Primary School has the highest ICSEA of the 86 primary schools in ACT that report one. Of the 19 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Vincent's 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. Aranda Primary School scores 1159, well above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Aranda Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the ACT education department.
About Aranda
Aranda Primary School is located in Aranda, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $3,161/wk and median rent of $530/wk. Population: 2,605.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Aranda suburb profileSchools near Aranda Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Aranda Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canberra High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Macquarie | 0.7 km | 1100 | 59 lower | 898 |
| Radford CollegeIndependent Combined · Bruce | 1.4 km | 1203 | 44 higher | 2,091 |
| University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake GinninderraGovernment Secondary · Belconnen | 1.9 km | 1066 | 93 lower | 781 |
| Macquarie Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Macquarie | 2.0 km | 1070 | 89 lower | 291 |
| Weetangera Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Weetangera | 3.0 km | 1117 | 42 lower | 404 |
| Maribyrnong Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kaleen | 3.1 km | 1100 | 59 lower | 483 |
| Belconnen High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Hawker | 3.8 km | 1066 | 93 lower | 636 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aranda Primary School a government school?
Yes, Aranda Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Aranda Primary School offer?
Aranda Primary School offers K-6.
What is Aranda Primary School's ICSEA score?
Aranda Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1159, placing it in the 96th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Aranda Primary School?
Aranda Primary School has 517 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Aranda Primary School?
The nearest schools to Aranda Primary School are St Vincent's Primary School (0.3 km), Canberra High School (0.7 km), Radford College (1.4 km).
Where is Aranda Primary School located?
Aranda Primary School is located in Aranda, ACT 2614. Visit the school website at http://www.arandaps.act.edu.au/.