Calwell Primary School
Calwell Primary School is a government primary school in Calwell, ACT offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1010, it sits in the 52nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 201 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 17% 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 Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Calwell Primary School ranks 78th 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 9th-highest ICSEA and the 11th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Calwell High School, a government secondary 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. Calwell Primary School scores 1010, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Calwell Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the ACT education department.
About Calwell
Calwell Primary 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 Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Calwell Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calwell High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Calwell | 0.8 km | 972 | 38 lower | 371 |
| St Francis of Assisi Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Calwell | 1.0 km | 1055 | 45 higher | 516 |
| Theodore Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Theodore | 1.7 km | 974 | 36 lower | 206 |
| Covenant Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Gordon | 1.8 km | 1090 | 80 higher | 320 |
| St Mary MacKillop CollegeCatholic Secondary · Isabella Plains | 2.1 km | 1068 | 58 higher | 2,088 |
| Bonython Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bonython | 2.5 km | 1034 | 24 higher | 341 |
| Caroline Chisholm SchoolGovernment Secondary · Chisholm | 2.5 km | 989 | 21 lower | 571 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Calwell Primary School a government school?
Yes, Calwell Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Calwell Primary School offer?
Calwell Primary School offers K-6.
What is Calwell Primary School's ICSEA score?
Calwell Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1010, placing it in the 52nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Calwell Primary School?
Calwell Primary School has 201 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Calwell Primary School?
The nearest schools to Calwell Primary School are Calwell High School (0.8 km), St Francis of Assisi Primary School (1.0 km), Richardson Primary School (1.1 km).
Where is Calwell Primary School located?
Calwell Primary School is located in Calwell, ACT 2905. Visit the school website at http://www.calwellps.act.edu.au/.