Telopea Park School
Telopea Park School is a government combined school in Barton, ACT offering K-10. With an ICSEA score of 1153, it sits in the 96th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,586 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 65% have a language background other than English.
Barton ACT 2600. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Telopea Park School compares
By ICSEA, Telopea Park School ranks 5th of the 19 combined schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Forrest Primary School, a government primary school 0.8 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. Telopea Park School scores 1153, well above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Telopea Park School, check catchment rules with the school or the ACT education department.
About Barton
Telopea Park School is located in Barton, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,462/wk and median rent of $525/wk. Population: 1,946.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Barton suburb profileSchools near Telopea Park School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Telopea Park School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Forrest | 0.8 km | 1145 | 8 lower | 479 |
| St Edmund's College CanberraIndependent Combined · Griffith | 1.4 km | 1080 | 73 lower | 935 |
| St Clare's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Griffith | 1.6 km | 1087 | 66 lower | 887 |
| Canberra Girls Grammar SchoolIndependent Secondary · Deakin | 1.8 km | 1177 | 24 higher | 1,203 |
| Canberra Grammar SchoolIndependent Secondary · Red Hill | 1.9 km | 1187 | 34 higher | 2,116 |
| Narrabundah CollegeGovernment Secondary · Narrabundah | 2.7 km | 1131 | 22 lower | 977 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Telopea Park School a government school?
Yes, Telopea Park School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Telopea Park School offer?
Telopea Park School offers K-10.
What is Telopea Park School's ICSEA score?
Telopea Park School has an ICSEA score of 1153, placing it in the 96th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Telopea Park School?
Telopea Park School has 1,586 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Telopea Park School?
The nearest schools to Telopea Park School are Forrest Primary School (0.8 km), St Edmund's College Canberra (1.4 km), St Clare's College (1.6 km).
Where is Telopea Park School located?
Telopea Park School is located in Barton, ACT 2600. Visit the school website at http://www.telopea.act.edu.au/.