Dickson College
Dickson College is a government secondary school in Dickson, ACT offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1101, it sits in the 84th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 899 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 39% have a language background other than English.
Dickson ACT 2602. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Dickson College compares
By ICSEA, Dickson College ranks 9th 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 5th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Rosary Primary School, a Catholic primary 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. Dickson College scores 1101, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Dickson
Dickson College is located in Dickson, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,277/wk and median rent of $500/wk. Population: 3,292.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Dickson suburb profileSchools near Dickson College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Dickson College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosary Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Watson | 0.4 km | 1121 | 20 higher | 369 |
| North Ainslie Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ainslie | 1.0 km | 1145 | 44 higher | 527 |
| Majura Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Watson | 1.1 km | 1135 | 34 higher | 675 |
| Emmaus Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Dickson | 1.2 km | 1138 | 37 higher | 590 |
| Daramalan CollegeIndependent Secondary · Dickson | 1.5 km | 1127 | 26 higher | 1,498 |
| Lyneham High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Lyneham | 2.2 km | 1132 | 31 higher | 1,034 |
| Brindabella Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Lyneham | 2.4 km | 1154 | 53 higher | 929 |
| Merici CollegeCatholic Secondary · Braddon | 2.6 km | 1138 | 37 higher | 992 |
| Lyneham Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Lyneham | 2.7 km | 1135 | 34 higher | 498 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dickson College a government school?
Yes, Dickson College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Dickson College offer?
Dickson College offers 7-12.
What is Dickson College's ICSEA score?
Dickson College has an ICSEA score of 1101, placing it in the 84th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Dickson College?
Dickson College has 899 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Dickson College?
The nearest schools to Dickson College are Rosary Primary School (0.4 km), Blue Gum Community School (0.8 km), North Ainslie Primary School (1.0 km).
Where is Dickson College located?
Dickson College is located in Dickson, ACT 2602. Visit the school website at http://www.dicksonc.act.edu.au/.