Canberra High School
Canberra High School is a government secondary school in Macquarie, ACT offering 7-10. With an ICSEA score of 1100, it sits in the 84th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 898 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 37% have a language background other than English.
Macquarie ACT 2614. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Canberra High School compares
By ICSEA, Canberra High School ranks 10th of the 34 secondary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Vincent's Primary School, a Catholic primary 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. Canberra High School scores 1100, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Canberra High School, check catchment rules with the school or the ACT education department.
About Macquarie
Canberra High School is located in Macquarie, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $1,947/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 3,104.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Macquarie suburb profileSchools near Canberra High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Canberra High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aranda Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Aranda | 0.7 km | 1159 | 59 higher | 517 |
| University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake GinninderraGovernment Secondary · Belconnen | 1.4 km | 1066 | 34 lower | 781 |
| Radford CollegeIndependent Combined · Bruce | 1.4 km | 1203 | 103 higher | 2,091 |
| Macquarie Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Macquarie | 1.4 km | 1070 | 30 lower | 291 |
| Weetangera Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Weetangera | 2.5 km | 1117 | 17 higher | 404 |
| Maribyrnong Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kaleen | 3.1 km | 1100 | same | 483 |
| St Matthew's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Page | 3.2 km | 1085 | 15 lower | 332 |
| Belconnen High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Hawker | 3.2 km | 1066 | 34 lower | 636 |
| Florey Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Florey | 3.4 km | 1042 | 58 lower | 397 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Canberra High School a government school?
Yes, Canberra High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Canberra High School offer?
Canberra High School offers 7-10.
What is Canberra High School's ICSEA score?
Canberra High School has an ICSEA score of 1100, placing it in the 84th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Canberra High School?
Canberra High School has 898 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Canberra High School?
The nearest schools to Canberra High School are St Vincent's Primary School (0.4 km), Aranda Primary School (0.7 km), University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra (1.4 km).
Where is Canberra High School located?
Canberra High School is located in Macquarie, ACT 2614. Visit the school website at http://www.canberrahs.act.edu.au/.