Maribyrnong Primary School
Maribyrnong Primary School is a government primary school in Kaleen, ACT offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1100, it sits in the 84th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 483 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 49% 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 Maribyrnong Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Maribyrnong Primary School ranks 32nd 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 8th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is University of Canberra High School Kaleen, a government secondary 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. Maribyrnong Primary School scores 1100, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Maribyrnong Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the ACT education department.
About Kaleen
Maribyrnong 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 Maribyrnong Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Maribyrnong Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Canberra High School KaleenGovernment Secondary · Kaleen | 1.1 km | 1056 | 44 lower | 571 |
| Kaleen Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kaleen | 1.6 km | 1075 | 25 lower | 400 |
| Radford CollegeIndependent Combined · Bruce | 1.7 km | 1203 | 103 higher | 2,091 |
| Giralang Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Giralang | 2.5 km | 1070 | 30 lower | 268 |
| University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake GinninderraGovernment Secondary · Belconnen | 2.6 km | 1066 | 34 lower | 781 |
| Lyneham Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Lyneham | 2.8 km | 1135 | 35 higher | 498 |
| Brindabella Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Lyneham | 2.8 km | 1154 | 54 higher | 929 |
| Aranda Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Aranda | 3.1 km | 1159 | 59 higher | 517 |
| Canberra High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Macquarie | 3.1 km | 1100 | same | 898 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maribyrnong Primary School a government school?
Yes, Maribyrnong Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Maribyrnong Primary School offer?
Maribyrnong Primary School offers K-6.
What is Maribyrnong Primary School's ICSEA score?
Maribyrnong Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1100, placing it in the 84th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Maribyrnong Primary School?
Maribyrnong Primary School has 483 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Maribyrnong Primary School?
The nearest schools to Maribyrnong Primary School are University of Canberra High School Kaleen (1.1 km), St Michael's Primary School (1.5 km), Kaleen Primary School (1.6 km).
Where is Maribyrnong Primary School located?
Maribyrnong Primary School is located in Kaleen, ACT 2617. Visit the school website at http://www.maribyrnongps.act.edu.au/.