Harrison School
Harrison School is a government combined school in Harrison, ACT offering K-10. With an ICSEA score of 1058, it sits in the 71st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,365 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 55% have a language background other than English.
Harrison ACT 2914. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Harrison School compares
By ICSEA, Harrison School ranks 16th of the 19 combined schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mother Teresa 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. Harrison School scores 1058, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Harrison School, check catchment rules with the school or the ACT education department.
About Harrison
Harrison School is located in Harrison, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,636/wk and median rent of $450/wk. Population: 8,244.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Harrison suburb profileSchools near Harrison School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Harrison School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mother Teresa SchoolCatholic Primary · Harrison | 0.3 km | 1102 | 44 higher | 716 |
| Franklin SchoolGovernment Primary · Franklin | 0.6 km | 1098 | 40 higher | 477 |
| Throsby SchoolGovernment Primary · Throsby | 1.3 km | 1096 | 38 higher | 316 |
| Shirley Smith High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kenny | 1.4 km | 1078 | 20 higher | 210 |
| Gungahlin CollegeGovernment Secondary · Gungahlin | 2.3 km | 1061 | 3 higher | 1,070 |
| Burgmann Anglican SchoolIndependent Combined · Gungahlin | 2.7 km | 1165 | 107 higher | 1,755 |
| Palmerston District Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Palmerston | 2.8 km | 1077 | 19 higher | 640 |
| Neville Bonner Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bonner | 4.1 km | 1058 | same | 606 |
| Amaroo SchoolGovernment Combined · Amaroo | 4.3 km | 1070 | 12 higher | 1,638 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Harrison School a government school?
Yes, Harrison School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Harrison School offer?
Harrison School offers K-10.
What is Harrison School's ICSEA score?
Harrison School has an ICSEA score of 1058, placing it in the 71st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Harrison School?
Harrison School has 1,365 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Harrison School?
The nearest schools to Harrison School are Mother Teresa School (0.3 km), Franklin School (0.6 km), Throsby School (1.3 km).
Where is Harrison School located?
Harrison School is located in Harrison, ACT 2914. Visit the school website at http://www.harrison.act.edu.au/.