Lyneham High School
Lyneham High School is a government secondary school in Lyneham, 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 1,034 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 45% have a language background other than English.
Lyneham ACT 2602. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Lyneham High School compares
By ICSEA, Lyneham 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 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Brindabella Christian College, an independent combined 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. Lyneham High School scores 1132, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Lyneham
Lyneham High School is located in Lyneham, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,084/wk and median rent of $425/wk. Population: 5,703.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Lyneham suburb profileSchools near Lyneham High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Lyneham High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brindabella Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Lyneham | 0.4 km | 1154 | 22 higher | 929 |
| Lyneham Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Lyneham | 0.5 km | 1135 | 3 higher | 498 |
| Daramalan CollegeIndependent Secondary · Dickson | 0.7 km | 1127 | 5 lower | 1,498 |
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · O'Connor | 0.9 km | 1130 | 2 lower | 334 |
| Emmaus Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Dickson | 1.1 km | 1138 | 6 higher | 590 |
| North Ainslie Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ainslie | 1.5 km | 1145 | 13 higher | 527 |
| Turner SchoolGovernment Primary · Turner | 1.5 km | 1141 | 9 higher | 318 |
| Merici CollegeCatholic Secondary · Braddon | 1.7 km | 1138 | 6 higher | 992 |
| Dickson CollegeGovernment Secondary · Dickson | 2.2 km | 1101 | 31 lower | 899 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lyneham High School a government school?
Yes, Lyneham High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Lyneham High School offer?
Lyneham High School offers 7-10.
What is Lyneham High School's ICSEA score?
Lyneham 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 Lyneham High School?
Lyneham High School has 1,034 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Lyneham High School?
The nearest schools to Lyneham High School are Brindabella Christian College (0.4 km), Lyneham Primary School (0.5 km), Daramalan College (0.7 km).
Where is Lyneham High School located?
Lyneham High School is located in Lyneham, ACT 2602. Visit the school website at http://www.lynehamhs.act.edu.au/.