Chapman Primary School
Chapman Primary School is a government primary school in Chapman, ACT offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1106, it sits in the 86th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 502 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 18% have a language background other than English.
Chapman ACT 2611. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Chapman Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Chapman Primary School ranks 30th of the 86 primary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 14 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mount Stromlo High School, a government secondary school 1.1 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. Chapman Primary School scores 1106, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Chapman Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the ACT education department.
About Chapman
Chapman Primary School is located in Chapman, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $3,111/wk and median rent of $450/wk. Population: 2,867.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Chapman suburb profileSchools near Chapman Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Chapman Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Stromlo High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Waramanga | 1.1 km | 1085 | 21 lower | 846 |
| Arawang Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Waramanga | 1.5 km | 1113 | 7 higher | 469 |
| St Jude's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Holder | 2.6 km | 1131 | 25 higher | 425 |
| Duffy Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Duffy | 2.7 km | 1088 | 18 lower | 374 |
| St Thomas the Apostle Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Kambah | 2.8 km | 1082 | 24 lower | 325 |
| Taylor Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kambah | 3.1 km | 1043 | 63 lower | 286 |
| Islamic School of CanberraIndependent Combined · Weston | 3.4 km | 1073 | 33 lower | 455 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chapman Primary School a government school?
Yes, Chapman Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Chapman Primary School offer?
Chapman Primary School offers K-6.
What is Chapman Primary School's ICSEA score?
Chapman Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1106, placing it in the 86th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Chapman Primary School?
Chapman Primary School has 502 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Chapman Primary School?
The nearest schools to Chapman Primary School are Mount Stromlo High School (1.1 km), St John Vianney's Primary School (1.2 km), Arawang Primary School (1.5 km).
Where is Chapman Primary School located?
Chapman Primary School is located in Chapman, ACT 2611. Visit the school website at http://www.chapmanps.act.edu.au/.