Turner School
Turner School is a government primary school in Turner, ACT offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1141, it sits in the 94th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 318 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 51% have a language background other than English.
Turner ACT 2612. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Turner School compares
By ICSEA, Turner School ranks 10th of the 86 primary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 16 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 10th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Joseph's Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.6 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. Turner School scores 1141, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Turner
Turner School is located in Turner, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,330/wk and median rent of $480/wk. Population: 4,470.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Turner suburb profileSchools near Turner School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Turner School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · O'Connor | 0.6 km | 1130 | 11 lower | 334 |
| Merici CollegeCatholic Secondary · Braddon | 1.0 km | 1138 | 3 lower | 992 |
| Lyneham High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Lyneham | 1.5 km | 1132 | 9 lower | 1,034 |
| Lyneham Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Lyneham | 1.5 km | 1135 | 6 lower | 498 |
| Ainslie SchoolGovernment Primary · Braddon | 1.6 km | 1130 | 11 lower | 351 |
| Daramalan CollegeIndependent Secondary · Dickson | 1.7 km | 1127 | 14 lower | 1,498 |
| Brindabella Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Lyneham | 1.8 km | 1154 | 13 higher | 929 |
| Emmaus Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Dickson | 2.0 km | 1138 | 3 lower | 590 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Turner School a government school?
Yes, Turner School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Turner School offer?
Turner School offers K-6.
What is Turner School's ICSEA score?
Turner School has an ICSEA score of 1141, placing it in the 94th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Turner School?
Turner School has 318 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Turner School?
The nearest schools to Turner School are St Joseph's Primary School (0.6 km), O'Connor Cooperative School (0.7 km), Merici College (1.0 km).
Where is Turner School located?
Turner School is located in Turner, ACT 2612. Visit the school website at http://www.turners.act.edu.au/.