Miles Franklin Primary School
Miles Franklin Primary School is a government primary school in Evatt, ACT offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1077, it sits in the 78th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 394 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 21% have a language background other than English.
Evatt ACT 2617. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Miles Franklin Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Miles Franklin Primary School ranks 48th of the 86 primary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 23 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 10th-highest ICSEA and the 10th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Monica's Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.5 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. Miles Franklin Primary School scores 1077, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Miles Franklin Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the ACT education department.
About Evatt
Miles Franklin Primary School is located in Evatt, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,428/wk and median rent of $466/wk. Population: 5,531.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Evatt suburb profileSchools near Miles Franklin Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Miles Franklin Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Monica's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Evatt | 0.5 km | 1080 | 3 higher | 412 |
| Evatt Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Evatt | 1.1 km | 1047 | 30 lower | 281 |
| Mount Rogers Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Melba | 1.1 km | 1056 | 21 lower | 461 |
| Melba Copland Secondary SchoolGovernment Secondary · Melba | 1.6 km | 1041 | 36 lower | 953 |
| Florey Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Florey | 2.0 km | 1042 | 35 lower | 397 |
| Giralang Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Giralang | 2.5 km | 1070 | 7 lower | 268 |
| St Francis Xavier CollegeCatholic Secondary · Florey | 2.7 km | 1070 | 7 lower | 1,323 |
| St John the Apostle Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Florey | 2.7 km | 1077 | same | 368 |
| University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake GinninderraGovernment Secondary · Belconnen | 2.9 km | 1066 | 11 lower | 781 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Miles Franklin Primary School a government school?
Yes, Miles Franklin Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Miles Franklin Primary School offer?
Miles Franklin Primary School offers K-6.
What is Miles Franklin Primary School's ICSEA score?
Miles Franklin Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1077, placing it in the 78th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Miles Franklin Primary School?
Miles Franklin Primary School has 394 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Miles Franklin Primary School?
The nearest schools to Miles Franklin Primary School are St Monica's Primary School (0.5 km), Melba Copland Secondary School Copland Campus Years 7 - 9 (0.7 km), Evatt Primary School (1.1 km).
Where is Miles Franklin Primary School located?
Miles Franklin Primary School is located in Evatt, ACT 2617. Visit the school website at http://www.mfps.act.edu.au/.