Giralang Primary School

Giralang Primary School is a government primary school in Giralang, ACT offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1070, it sits in the 75th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 268 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 20% have a language background other than English.

Giralang ACT 2617. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
1070
75th percentile
Enrolments
268
K-6
Students per teacher
11:1
25 teaching staff
Indigenous students
6%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
20%
of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How Giralang Primary School compares

By ICSEA, Giralang Primary School ranks 54th of the 86 primary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 10th-highest ICSEA and the 11th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is University of Canberra High School Kaleen, a government secondary school 1.4 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. Giralang Primary School scores 1070, above average.

ICSEA 1070Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
1070
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Giralang Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the ACT education department.

Giralang Primary School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Giralang

Giralang Primary School is located in Giralang, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,447/wk and median rent of $460/wk. Population: 3,372.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Giralang suburb profile

Schools near Giralang Primary School

The 8 nearest schools to Giralang Primary School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs Giralang Primary SchoolStudents
University of Canberra High School KaleenGovernment Secondary · Kaleen1.4 km1056 14 lower571
Evatt Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Evatt1.8 km1047 23 lower281
Kaleen Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kaleen2.2 km1075 5 higher400
Maribyrnong Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kaleen2.5 km1100 30 higher483
Miles Franklin Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Evatt2.5 km1077 7 higher394
Palmerston District Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Palmerston3.0 km1077 7 higher640
St Monica's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Evatt3.0 km1080 10 higher412
University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake GinninderraGovernment Secondary · Belconnen3.4 km1066 4 lower781

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Giralang Primary School a government school?

Yes, Giralang Primary School is a government (public) school.

What year levels does Giralang Primary School offer?

Giralang Primary School offers K-6.

What is Giralang Primary School's ICSEA score?

Giralang Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1070, placing it in the 75th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Giralang Primary School?

Giralang Primary School has 268 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.

What schools are near Giralang Primary School?

The nearest schools to Giralang Primary School are University of Canberra High School Kaleen (1.4 km), St Michael's Primary School (1.8 km), Evatt Primary School (1.8 km).

Where is Giralang Primary School located?

Giralang Primary School is located in Giralang, ACT 2617. Visit the school website at http://www.giralangps.act.edu.au/.

Giralang Primary School official website