Macquarie Primary School
Macquarie Primary School is a government primary school in Macquarie, 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 291 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 45% have a language background other than English.
Macquarie ACT 2614. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Macquarie Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Macquarie Primary School ranks 54th of the 86 primary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 16 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 11th-highest ICSEA and the 12th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Weetangera Primary School, a government primary school 1.1 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. Macquarie Primary School scores 1070, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Macquarie Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the ACT education department.
About Macquarie
Macquarie Primary School is located in Macquarie, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $1,947/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 3,104.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Macquarie suburb profileSchools near Macquarie Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Macquarie Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weetangera Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Weetangera | 1.1 km | 1117 | 47 higher | 404 |
| Canberra High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Macquarie | 1.4 km | 1100 | 30 higher | 898 |
| University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake GinninderraGovernment Secondary · Belconnen | 1.8 km | 1066 | 4 lower | 781 |
| Belconnen High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Hawker | 1.9 km | 1066 | 4 lower | 636 |
| St Matthew's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Page | 1.9 km | 1085 | 15 higher | 332 |
| Aranda Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Aranda | 2.0 km | 1159 | 89 higher | 517 |
| Hawker Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hawker | 2.3 km | 1129 | 59 higher | 331 |
| Hawker CollegeGovernment Secondary · Hawker | 2.5 km | 1073 | 3 higher | 605 |
| Radford CollegeIndependent Combined · Bruce | 2.6 km | 1203 | 133 higher | 2,091 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Macquarie Primary School a government school?
Yes, Macquarie Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Macquarie Primary School offer?
Macquarie Primary School offers K-6.
What is Macquarie Primary School's ICSEA score?
Macquarie 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 Macquarie Primary School?
Macquarie Primary School has 291 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Macquarie Primary School?
The nearest schools to Macquarie Primary School are Weetangera Primary School (1.1 km), Canberra High School (1.4 km), St Vincent's Primary School (1.6 km).
Where is Macquarie Primary School located?
Macquarie Primary School is located in Macquarie, ACT 2614. Visit the school website at http://www.macquarieps.act.edu.au/.