Calwell High School
Calwell High School is a government secondary school in Calwell, ACT offering 7-10. With an ICSEA score of 972, it sits in the 34th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 371 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 13% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 20% have a language background other than English.
Calwell ACT 2905. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Calwell High School compares
By ICSEA, Calwell High School ranks 34th of the 34 secondary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Francis of Assisi Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.2 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. Calwell High School scores 972, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Calwell High School, check catchment rules with the school or the ACT education department.
About Calwell
Calwell High School is located in Calwell, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,460/wk and median rent of $448/wk. Population: 5,730.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Calwell suburb profileSchools near Calwell High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Calwell High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis of Assisi Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Calwell | 0.2 km | 1055 | 83 higher | 516 |
| Calwell Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Calwell | 0.8 km | 1010 | 38 higher | 201 |
| Theodore Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Theodore | 0.9 km | 974 | 2 higher | 206 |
| Covenant Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Gordon | 2.5 km | 1090 | 118 higher | 320 |
| Caroline Chisholm SchoolGovernment Secondary · Chisholm | 2.6 km | 989 | 17 higher | 571 |
| St Clare of Assisi Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Conder | 2.8 km | 1044 | 72 higher | 483 |
| St Mary MacKillop CollegeCatholic Secondary · Isabella Plains | 2.9 km | 1068 | 96 higher | 2,088 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Calwell High School a government school?
Yes, Calwell High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Calwell High School offer?
Calwell High School offers 7-10.
What is Calwell High School's ICSEA score?
Calwell High School has an ICSEA score of 972, placing it in the 34th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Calwell High School?
Calwell High School has 371 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Calwell High School?
The nearest schools to Calwell High School are St Francis of Assisi Primary School (0.2 km), Calwell Primary School (0.8 km), Theodore Primary School (0.9 km).
Where is Calwell High School located?
Calwell High School is located in Calwell, ACT 2905. Visit the school website at http://www.calwellhs.act.edu.au/.