Garran Primary School
Garran Primary School is a government primary school in Garran, ACT offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1159, it sits in the 96th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 676 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 67% have a language background other than English.
Garran ACT 2605. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Garran Primary School compares
Garran Primary School has the highest ICSEA of the 86 primary schools in ACT that report one. Of the 22 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Sts Peter and Paul Primary School, a Catholic primary school 1.1 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. Garran Primary School scores 1159, well above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Garran
Garran Primary School is located in Garran, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,985/wk and median rent of $550/wk. Population: 3,706.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Garran suburb profileSchools near Garran Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Garran Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sts Peter and Paul Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Garran | 1.1 km | 1130 | 29 lower | 299 |
| Canberra Christian SchoolIndependent Primary · Mawson | 1.4 km | 1087 | 72 lower | 228 |
| The Canberra CollegeGovernment Secondary · Phillip | 1.4 km | 1087 | 72 lower | 1,174 |
| Mawson Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mawson | 1.6 km | 1139 | 20 lower | 542 |
| Hughes Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hughes | 1.6 km | 1157 | 2 lower | 457 |
| Marist College CanberraIndependent Combined · Pearce | 2.2 km | 1142 | 17 lower | 1,852 |
| Alfred Deakin High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Deakin | 2.4 km | 1132 | 27 lower | 881 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Garran Primary School a government school?
Yes, Garran Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Garran Primary School offer?
Garran Primary School offers K-6.
What is Garran Primary School's ICSEA score?
Garran Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1159, placing it in the 96th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Garran Primary School?
Garran Primary School has 676 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher.
What schools are near Garran Primary School?
The nearest schools to Garran Primary School are Sts Peter and Paul Primary School (1.1 km), Malkara School (1.2 km), Canberra Christian School (1.4 km).
Where is Garran Primary School located?
Garran Primary School is located in Garran, ACT 2605. Visit the school website at http://www.garranps.act.edu.au/.