Alfred Deakin High School
Alfred Deakin High School is a government secondary school in Deakin, ACT offering 7-10. With an ICSEA score of 1132, it sits in the 92nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 881 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 39% have a language background other than English.
Deakin ACT 2600. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Alfred Deakin High School compares
By ICSEA, Alfred Deakin High School ranks 4th of the 34 secondary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is The Woden School, a government secondary school 0.4 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. Alfred Deakin High School scores 1132, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Deakin
Alfred Deakin High School is located in Deakin, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $3,117/wk and median rent of $560/wk. Population: 3,124.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Deakin suburb profileSchools near Alfred Deakin High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Alfred Deakin High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hughes Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hughes | 0.9 km | 1157 | 25 higher | 457 |
| Holy Trinity Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Curtin | 1.2 km | 1145 | 13 higher | 387 |
| Curtin Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Curtin | 1.6 km | 1146 | 14 higher | 408 |
| Sts Peter and Paul Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Garran | 1.7 km | 1130 | 2 lower | 299 |
| The Canberra CollegeGovernment Secondary · Phillip | 1.9 km | 1087 | 45 lower | 1,174 |
| Canberra Girls Grammar SchoolIndependent Secondary · Deakin | 2.0 km | 1177 | 45 higher | 1,203 |
| Yarralumla Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Yarralumla | 2.1 km | 1142 | 10 higher | 313 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alfred Deakin High School a government school?
Yes, Alfred Deakin High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Alfred Deakin High School offer?
Alfred Deakin High School offers 7-10.
What is Alfred Deakin High School's ICSEA score?
Alfred Deakin High School has an ICSEA score of 1132, placing it in the 92nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Alfred Deakin High School?
Alfred Deakin High School has 881 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Alfred Deakin High School?
The nearest schools to Alfred Deakin High School are The Woden School (0.4 km), Hughes Primary School (0.9 km), Holy Trinity Primary School (1.2 km).
Where is Alfred Deakin High School located?
Alfred Deakin High School is located in Deakin, ACT 2600. Visit the school website at http://www.adhs.act.edu.au/.