Arawang Primary School
Arawang Primary School is a government primary school in Waramanga, ACT offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1113, it sits in the 88th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 469 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 17% have a language background other than English.
Waramanga ACT 2611. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Arawang Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Arawang Primary School ranks 29th of the 86 primary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 21 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 11th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mount Stromlo High School, a government secondary school 0.5 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. Arawang Primary School scores 1113, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Arawang Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the ACT education department.
About Waramanga
Arawang Primary School is located in Waramanga, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,247/wk and median rent of $379/wk. Population: 2,785.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Waramanga suburb profileSchools near Arawang Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Arawang Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Stromlo High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Waramanga | 0.5 km | 1085 | 28 lower | 846 |
| Chapman Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Chapman | 1.5 km | 1106 | 7 lower | 502 |
| St Jude's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Holder | 2.5 km | 1131 | 18 higher | 425 |
| Sacred Heart Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Pearce | 2.6 km | 1131 | 18 higher | 210 |
| Taylor Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kambah | 2.6 km | 1043 | 70 lower | 286 |
| Marist College CanberraIndependent Combined · Pearce | 2.6 km | 1142 | 29 higher | 1,852 |
| Islamic School of CanberraIndependent Combined · Weston | 2.8 km | 1073 | 40 lower | 455 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arawang Primary School a government school?
Yes, Arawang Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Arawang Primary School offer?
Arawang Primary School offers K-6.
What is Arawang Primary School's ICSEA score?
Arawang Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1113, placing it in the 88th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Arawang Primary School?
Arawang Primary School has 469 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Arawang Primary School?
The nearest schools to Arawang Primary School are Mount Stromlo High School (0.5 km), St John Vianney's Primary School (0.6 km), Chapman Primary School (1.5 km).
Where is Arawang Primary School located?
Arawang Primary School is located in Waramanga, ACT 2611. Visit the school website at http://www.arawangps.act.edu.au/.