Lyneham Primary School
Lyneham Primary School is a government primary school in Lyneham, ACT offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1135, it sits in the 92nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 498 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher. 2% 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 Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Lyneham Primary School ranks 14th of the 86 primary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 15 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-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 Primary School scores 1135, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Lyneham Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the ACT education department.
About Lyneham
Lyneham Primary 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 Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Lyneham Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brindabella Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Lyneham | 0.4 km | 1154 | 19 higher | 929 |
| Lyneham High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Lyneham | 0.5 km | 1132 | 3 lower | 1,034 |
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · O'Connor | 0.9 km | 1130 | 5 lower | 334 |
| Daramalan CollegeIndependent Secondary · Dickson | 1.3 km | 1127 | 8 lower | 1,498 |
| Turner SchoolGovernment Primary · Turner | 1.5 km | 1141 | 6 higher | 318 |
| Emmaus Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Dickson | 1.6 km | 1138 | 3 higher | 590 |
| North Ainslie Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ainslie | 2.0 km | 1145 | 10 higher | 527 |
| Merici CollegeCatholic Secondary · Braddon | 2.0 km | 1138 | 3 higher | 992 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lyneham Primary School a government school?
Yes, Lyneham Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Lyneham Primary School offer?
Lyneham Primary School offers K-6.
What is Lyneham Primary School's ICSEA score?
Lyneham Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1135, placing it in the 92nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Lyneham Primary School?
Lyneham Primary School has 498 enrolled students, with approximately 17 students per teacher.
What schools are near Lyneham Primary School?
The nearest schools to Lyneham Primary School are Brindabella Christian College (0.4 km), Lyneham High School (0.5 km), St Joseph's Primary School (0.9 km).
Where is Lyneham Primary School located?
Lyneham Primary School is located in Lyneham, ACT 2602. Visit the school website at http://www.lynehamps.act.edu.au/.