Gold Creek School
Gold Creek School is a government combined school in Nicholls, ACT offering K-10. With an ICSEA score of 1052, it sits in the 69th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,261 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 39% have a language background other than English.
Nicholls ACT 2913. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Gold Creek School compares
By ICSEA, Gold Creek School ranks 17th of the 19 combined schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Holy Spirit Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.2 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. Gold Creek School scores 1052, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Gold Creek School, check catchment rules with the school or the ACT education department.
About Nicholls
Gold Creek School is located in Nicholls, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $3,134/wk and median rent of $502/wk. Population: 6,680.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Nicholls suburb profileSchools near Gold Creek School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Gold Creek School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Spirit Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Nicholls | 0.2 km | 1085 | 33 higher | 733 |
| St John Paul II CollegeCatholic Secondary · Nicholls | 0.4 km | 1089 | 37 higher | 880 |
| Ngunnawal Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ngunnawal | 1.7 km | 1049 | 3 lower | 620 |
| Burgmann Anglican SchoolIndependent Combined · Gungahlin | 2.3 km | 1165 | 113 higher | 1,755 |
| Palmerston District Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Palmerston | 2.6 km | 1077 | 25 higher | 640 |
| Gungahlin CollegeGovernment Secondary · Gungahlin | 2.8 km | 1061 | 9 higher | 1,070 |
| Good Shepherd Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Amaroo | 2.9 km | 1095 | 43 higher | 762 |
| Amaroo SchoolGovernment Combined · Amaroo | 3.1 km | 1070 | 18 higher | 1,638 |
| Taqwa SchoolIndependent Combined · Moncrieff | 3.3 km | 1099 | 47 higher | 407 |
| Margaret Hendry SchoolGovernment Primary · Taylor | 3.5 km | 1054 | 2 higher | 626 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gold Creek School a government school?
Yes, Gold Creek School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Gold Creek School offer?
Gold Creek School offers K-10.
What is Gold Creek School's ICSEA score?
Gold Creek School has an ICSEA score of 1052, placing it in the 69th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Gold Creek School?
Gold Creek School has 1,261 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Gold Creek School?
The nearest schools to Gold Creek School are Holy Spirit Primary School (0.2 km), St John Paul II College (0.4 km), Ngunnawal Primary School (1.7 km).
Where is Gold Creek School located?
Gold Creek School is located in Nicholls, ACT 2913. Visit the school website at http://www.goldcreek.act.edu.au/.