Duffy Primary School
Duffy Primary School is a government primary school in Duffy, ACT offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1088, it sits in the 81st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 374 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 21% have a language background other than English.
Duffy ACT 2611. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Duffy Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Duffy Primary School ranks 40th of the 86 primary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 10th-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Jude's Primary School, a Catholic primary school 1.5 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. Duffy Primary School scores 1088, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Duffy Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the ACT education department.
About Duffy
Duffy Primary School is located in Duffy, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,593/wk and median rent of $445/wk. Population: 3,395.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Duffy suburb profileSchools near Duffy Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Duffy Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Holder | 1.5 km | 1131 | 43 higher | 425 |
| Charles Weston SchoolGovernment Primary · Coombs | 1.6 km | 1099 | 11 higher | 511 |
| Islamic School of CanberraIndependent Combined · Weston | 2.4 km | 1073 | 15 lower | 455 |
| Orana Steiner SchoolIndependent Combined · Weston | 2.5 km | 1136 | 48 higher | 413 |
| Chapman Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Chapman | 2.7 km | 1106 | 18 higher | 502 |
| Mount Stromlo High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Waramanga | 3.0 km | 1085 | 3 lower | 846 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Duffy Primary School a government school?
Yes, Duffy Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Duffy Primary School offer?
Duffy Primary School offers K-6.
What is Duffy Primary School's ICSEA score?
Duffy Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1088, placing it in the 81st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Duffy Primary School?
Duffy Primary School has 374 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Duffy Primary School?
The nearest schools to Duffy Primary School are St Jude's Primary School (1.5 km), Communities@Work Galilee School - Holder Campus (1.6 km), Canberra Montessori School (1.6 km).
Where is Duffy Primary School located?
Duffy Primary School is located in Duffy, ACT 2611. Visit the school website at http://www.duffyps.act.edu.au/.