Torrens Primary School
Torrens Primary School is a government primary school in Torrens, ACT offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1079, it sits in the 78th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 394 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 36% have a language background other than English.
Torrens ACT 2607. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Torrens Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Torrens Primary School ranks 47th of the 86 primary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 23 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 16th-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Sacred Heart Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.7 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. Torrens Primary School scores 1079, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Torrens Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the ACT education department.
About Torrens
Torrens Primary School is located in Torrens, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,612/wk and median rent of $478/wk. Population: 2,424.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Torrens suburb profileSchools near Torrens Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Torrens Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Pearce | 0.7 km | 1131 | 52 higher | 210 |
| Melrose High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Pearce | 0.7 km | 1079 | same | 776 |
| Marist College CanberraIndependent Combined · Pearce | 1.1 km | 1142 | 63 higher | 1,852 |
| Mawson Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mawson | 1.4 km | 1139 | 60 higher | 542 |
| Canberra Christian SchoolIndependent Primary · Mawson | 1.6 km | 1087 | 8 higher | 228 |
| Farrer Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Farrer | 1.8 km | 1098 | 19 higher | 252 |
| Taylor Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kambah | 2.6 km | 1043 | 36 lower | 286 |
| Wanniassa Hills Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wanniassa | 2.6 km | 1061 | 18 lower | 340 |
| St Anthony's Parish Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Wanniassa | 2.8 km | 1067 | 12 lower | 421 |
| Wanniassa SchoolGovernment Secondary · Wanniassa | 3.0 km | 991 | 88 lower | 538 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Torrens Primary School a government school?
Yes, Torrens Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Torrens Primary School offer?
Torrens Primary School offers K-6.
What is Torrens Primary School's ICSEA score?
Torrens Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1079, placing it in the 78th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Torrens Primary School?
Torrens Primary School has 394 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Torrens Primary School?
The nearest schools to Torrens Primary School are Sacred Heart Primary School (0.7 km), Melrose High School (0.7 km), Marist College Canberra (1.1 km).
Where is Torrens Primary School located?
Torrens Primary School is located in Torrens, ACT 2607. Visit the school website at http://www.torrensps.act.edu.au/.