Ainslie School
Ainslie School is a government primary school in Braddon, ACT offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1130, it sits in the 91st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 351 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 34% have a language background other than English.
Braddon ACT 2612. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Ainslie School compares
By ICSEA, Ainslie School ranks 19th 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 10th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Merici College, a Catholic secondary school 0.8 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. Ainslie School scores 1130, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Ainslie School, check catchment rules with the school or the ACT education department.
About Braddon
Ainslie School is located in Braddon, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,259/wk and median rent of $495/wk. Population: 6,383.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Braddon suburb profileSchools near Ainslie School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Ainslie School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merici CollegeCatholic Secondary · Braddon | 0.8 km | 1138 | 8 higher | 992 |
| Campbell High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Campbell | 0.8 km | 1120 | 10 lower | 420 |
| Turner SchoolGovernment Primary · Turner | 1.6 km | 1141 | 11 higher | 318 |
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · O'Connor | 2.0 km | 1130 | same | 334 |
| North Ainslie Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ainslie | 2.2 km | 1145 | 15 higher | 527 |
| Daramalan CollegeIndependent Secondary · Dickson | 2.3 km | 1127 | 3 lower | 1,498 |
| Emmaus Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Dickson | 2.3 km | 1138 | 8 higher | 590 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ainslie School a government school?
Yes, Ainslie School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Ainslie School offer?
Ainslie School offers K-6.
What is Ainslie School's ICSEA score?
Ainslie School has an ICSEA score of 1130, placing it in the 91st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Ainslie School?
Ainslie School has 351 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Ainslie School?
The nearest schools to Ainslie School are Merici College (0.8 km), Campbell High School (0.8 km), Canberra Grammar School - Northside Infants Campus (1.5 km).
Where is Ainslie School located?
Ainslie School is located in Braddon, ACT 2612. Visit the school website at http://www.ainslies.act.edu.au.