Palmerston District Primary School
Palmerston District Primary School is a government primary school in Palmerston, 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 640 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 47% have a language background other than English.
Palmerston ACT 2913. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Palmerston District Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Palmerston District Primary School ranks 48th of the 86 primary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Burgmann Anglican School, an independent combined school 1.0 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. Palmerston District Primary School scores 1077, above average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Palmerston District Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Palmerston District Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgmann Anglican SchoolIndependent Combined · Gungahlin | 1.0 km | 1165 | 88 higher | 1,755 |
| Gungahlin CollegeGovernment Secondary · Gungahlin | 1.6 km | 1061 | 16 lower | 1,070 |
| Franklin SchoolGovernment Primary · Franklin | 2.2 km | 1098 | 21 higher | 477 |
| Holy Spirit Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Nicholls | 2.6 km | 1085 | 8 higher | 733 |
| Gold Creek SchoolGovernment Combined · Nicholls | 2.6 km | 1052 | 25 lower | 1,261 |
| St John Paul II CollegeCatholic Secondary · Nicholls | 2.8 km | 1089 | 12 higher | 880 |
| Harrison SchoolGovernment Combined · Harrison | 2.8 km | 1058 | 19 lower | 1,365 |
| Giralang Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Giralang | 3.0 km | 1070 | 7 lower | 268 |
| Mother Teresa SchoolCatholic Primary · Harrison | 3.0 km | 1102 | 25 higher | 716 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Palmerston District Primary School a government school?
Yes, Palmerston District Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Palmerston District Primary School offer?
Palmerston District Primary School offers K-6.
What is Palmerston District Primary School's ICSEA score?
Palmerston District 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 Palmerston District Primary School?
Palmerston District Primary School has 640 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Palmerston District Primary School?
The nearest schools to Palmerston District Primary School are Burgmann Anglican School (1.0 km), Gungahlin College (1.6 km), Franklin School (2.2 km).
Where is Palmerston District Primary School located?
Palmerston District Primary School is located in Palmerston, ACT 2913. Visit the school website at http://www.palmdps.act.edu.au/.