Charnwood-Dunlop School
Charnwood-Dunlop School is a government primary school in Charnwood, ACT offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 987, it sits in the 41st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 308 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 13% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 36% have a language background other than English.
Charnwood ACT 2615. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Charnwood-Dunlop School compares
By ICSEA, Charnwood-Dunlop School ranks 82nd of the 86 primary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 15 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 14th-highest ICSEA and the 10th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Brindabella Christian College - Charnwood campus, an independent primary school 0.8 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. Charnwood-Dunlop School scores 987, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Charnwood-Dunlop School, check catchment rules with the school or the ACT education department.
About Charnwood
Charnwood-Dunlop School is located in Charnwood, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $1,818/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 3,055.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Charnwood suburb profileSchools near Charnwood-Dunlop School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Charnwood-Dunlop School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Aquinas Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Charnwood | 0.9 km | 1045 | 58 higher | 374 |
| Fraser Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Fraser | 1.0 km | 1042 | 55 higher | 462 |
| Melba Copland Secondary SchoolGovernment Secondary · Melba | 2.1 km | 1041 | 54 higher | 953 |
| Mount Rogers Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Melba | 2.1 km | 1056 | 69 higher | 461 |
| Latham Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Latham | 2.4 km | 1038 | 51 higher | 298 |
| Macgregor Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Macgregor | 2.7 km | 1050 | 63 higher | 590 |
| St Monica's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Evatt | 2.8 km | 1080 | 93 higher | 412 |
| St Francis Xavier CollegeCatholic Secondary · Florey | 2.8 km | 1070 | 83 higher | 1,323 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Charnwood-Dunlop School a government school?
Yes, Charnwood-Dunlop School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Charnwood-Dunlop School offer?
Charnwood-Dunlop School offers K-6.
What is Charnwood-Dunlop School's ICSEA score?
Charnwood-Dunlop School has an ICSEA score of 987, placing it in the 41st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Charnwood-Dunlop School?
Charnwood-Dunlop School has 308 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Charnwood-Dunlop School?
The nearest schools to Charnwood-Dunlop School are Brindabella Christian College - Charnwood campus (0.8 km), St Thomas Aquinas Primary School (0.9 km), Fraser Primary School (1.0 km).
Where is Charnwood-Dunlop School located?
Charnwood-Dunlop School is located in Charnwood, ACT 2615. Visit the school website at http://www.charnwoodps.act.edu.au/.