Kaleen Primary School
Kaleen Primary School is a government primary school in Kaleen, ACT offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1075, it sits in the 77th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 400 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 35% have a language background other than English.
Kaleen ACT 2617. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Kaleen Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Kaleen Primary School ranks 53rd of the 86 primary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 18 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 16th-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Michael'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. Kaleen Primary School scores 1075, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Kaleen Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the ACT education department.
About Kaleen
Kaleen Primary School is located in Kaleen, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,336/wk and median rent of $460/wk. Population: 7,672.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Kaleen suburb profileSchools near Kaleen Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Kaleen Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Canberra High School KaleenGovernment Secondary · Kaleen | 1.2 km | 1056 | 19 lower | 571 |
| Maribyrnong Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kaleen | 1.6 km | 1100 | 25 higher | 483 |
| Giralang Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Giralang | 2.2 km | 1070 | 5 lower | 268 |
| Brindabella Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Lyneham | 3.0 km | 1154 | 79 higher | 929 |
| Palmerston District Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Palmerston | 3.1 km | 1077 | 2 higher | 640 |
| Lyneham Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Lyneham | 3.1 km | 1135 | 60 higher | 498 |
| Radford CollegeIndependent Combined · Bruce | 3.3 km | 1203 | 128 higher | 2,091 |
| Lyneham High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Lyneham | 3.4 km | 1132 | 57 higher | 1,034 |
| Daramalan CollegeIndependent Secondary · Dickson | 3.9 km | 1127 | 52 higher | 1,498 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kaleen Primary School a government school?
Yes, Kaleen Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Kaleen Primary School offer?
Kaleen Primary School offers K-6.
What is Kaleen Primary School's ICSEA score?
Kaleen Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1075, placing it in the 77th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Kaleen Primary School?
Kaleen Primary School has 400 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Kaleen Primary School?
The nearest schools to Kaleen Primary School are St Michael's Primary School (0.4 km), University of Canberra High School Kaleen (1.2 km), Maribyrnong Primary School (1.6 km).
Where is Kaleen Primary School located?
Kaleen Primary School is located in Kaleen, ACT 2617. Visit the school website at http://www.kaleenps.act.edu.au/.