Red Hill Primary School
Red Hill Primary School is a government primary school in Red Hill, ACT offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1133, it sits in the 92nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 720 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 47% have a language background other than English.
Red Hill ACT 2603. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Red Hill Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Red Hill Primary School ranks 16th 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 largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Bede's Primary School, a Catholic primary 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. Red Hill Primary School scores 1133, above average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Red Hill Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Red Hill Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Red Hill | 0.4 km | 1117 | 16 lower | 261 |
| Canberra Grammar SchoolIndependent Secondary · Red Hill | 1.2 km | 1187 | 54 higher | 2,116 |
| Narrabundah CollegeGovernment Secondary · Narrabundah | 1.4 km | 1131 | 2 lower | 977 |
| St Edmund's College CanberraIndependent Combined · Griffith | 2.1 km | 1080 | 53 lower | 935 |
| St Clare's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Griffith | 2.2 km | 1087 | 46 lower | 887 |
| Garran Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Garran | 2.7 km | 1159 | 26 higher | 676 |
| Forrest Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Forrest | 2.8 km | 1145 | 12 higher | 479 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Red Hill Primary School a government school?
Yes, Red Hill Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Red Hill Primary School offer?
Red Hill Primary School offers K-6.
What is Red Hill Primary School's ICSEA score?
Red Hill Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1133, placing it in the 92nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Red Hill Primary School?
Red Hill Primary School has 720 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Red Hill Primary School?
The nearest schools to Red Hill Primary School are St Bede's Primary School (0.4 km), Canberra Grammar School - Primary School (1.1 km), Canberra Grammar School (1.2 km).
Where is Red Hill Primary School located?
Red Hill Primary School is located in Red Hill, ACT 2603. Visit the school website at http://www.redhillps.act.edu.au/.