Mawson Primary School
Mawson Primary School is a government primary school in Mawson, ACT offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1139, it sits in the 93rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 542 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 67% have a language background other than English.
Mawson ACT 2607. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Mawson Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Mawson Primary School ranks 12th of the 86 primary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 22 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Canberra Christian School, an independent primary school 0.2 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. Mawson Primary School scores 1139, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Mawson
Mawson Primary School is located in Mawson, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,204/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 3,440.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Mawson suburb profileSchools near Mawson Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mawson Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canberra Christian SchoolIndependent Primary · Mawson | 0.2 km | 1087 | 52 lower | 228 |
| Marist College CanberraIndependent Combined · Pearce | 0.9 km | 1142 | 3 higher | 1,852 |
| Melrose High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Pearce | 0.9 km | 1079 | 60 lower | 776 |
| Torrens Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Torrens | 1.4 km | 1079 | 60 lower | 394 |
| Sacred Heart Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Pearce | 1.5 km | 1131 | 8 lower | 210 |
| Garran Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Garran | 1.6 km | 1159 | 20 higher | 676 |
| Sts Peter and Paul Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Garran | 2.2 km | 1130 | 9 lower | 299 |
| The Canberra CollegeGovernment Secondary · Phillip | 2.2 km | 1087 | 52 lower | 1,174 |
| Farrer Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Farrer | 2.4 km | 1098 | 41 lower | 252 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mawson Primary School a government school?
Yes, Mawson Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Mawson Primary School offer?
Mawson Primary School offers K-6.
What is Mawson Primary School's ICSEA score?
Mawson Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1139, placing it in the 93rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mawson Primary School?
Mawson Primary School has 542 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mawson Primary School?
The nearest schools to Mawson Primary School are Canberra Christian School (0.2 km), Marist College Canberra (0.9 km), Melrose High School (0.9 km).
Where is Mawson Primary School located?
Mawson Primary School is located in Mawson, ACT 2607. Visit the school website at http://www.mawsonps.act.edu.au/.