Hughes Primary School
Hughes Primary School is a government primary school in Hughes, ACT offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1157, it sits in the 96th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 457 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 36% have a language background other than English.
Hughes ACT 2605. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Hughes Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Hughes Primary School ranks 3rd of the 86 primary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 21 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Malkara School, a government primary school 0.6 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. Hughes Primary School scores 1157, well above average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Hughes Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Hughes Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sts Peter and Paul Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Garran | 0.8 km | 1130 | 27 lower | 299 |
| Alfred Deakin High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Deakin | 0.9 km | 1132 | 25 lower | 881 |
| The Canberra CollegeGovernment Secondary · Phillip | 1.0 km | 1087 | 70 lower | 1,174 |
| Holy Trinity Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Curtin | 1.2 km | 1145 | 12 lower | 387 |
| Curtin Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Curtin | 1.2 km | 1146 | 11 lower | 408 |
| Garran Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Garran | 1.6 km | 1159 | 2 higher | 676 |
| Canberra Girls Grammar SchoolIndependent Secondary · Deakin | 2.6 km | 1177 | 20 higher | 1,203 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hughes Primary School a government school?
Yes, Hughes Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Hughes Primary School offer?
Hughes Primary School offers K-6.
What is Hughes Primary School's ICSEA score?
Hughes Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1157, placing it in the 96th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Hughes Primary School?
Hughes Primary School has 457 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Hughes Primary School?
The nearest schools to Hughes Primary School are Malkara School (0.6 km), The Woden School (0.6 km), Sts Peter and Paul Primary School (0.8 km).
Where is Hughes Primary School located?
Hughes Primary School is located in Hughes, ACT 2605. Visit the school website at http://www.hughesps.act.edu.au/.