Gowrie Primary School
Gowrie Primary School is a government primary school in Gowrie, ACT offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1043, it sits in the 65th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 228 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% have a language background other than English.
Gowrie ACT 2904. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Gowrie Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Gowrie Primary School ranks 70th 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 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Holy Family Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.7 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. Gowrie Primary School scores 1043, near average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Gowrie Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Gowrie Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Gowrie | 0.7 km | 1076 | 33 higher | 641 |
| Caroline Chisholm SchoolGovernment Secondary · Chisholm | 1.2 km | 989 | 54 lower | 571 |
| Fadden Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Fadden | 1.2 km | 1076 | 33 higher | 229 |
| Erindale CollegeGovernment Secondary · Wanniassa | 1.7 km | 1041 | 2 lower | 871 |
| Monash Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Monash | 1.9 km | 1063 | 20 higher | 414 |
| St Mary MacKillop CollegeCatholic Secondary · Isabella Plains | 2.0 km | 1068 | 25 higher | 2,088 |
| Trinity Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Wanniassa | 2.3 km | 1150 | 107 higher | 1,073 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gowrie Primary School a government school?
Yes, Gowrie Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Gowrie Primary School offer?
Gowrie Primary School offers K-6.
What is Gowrie Primary School's ICSEA score?
Gowrie Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1043, placing it in the 65th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Gowrie Primary School?
Gowrie Primary School has 228 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Gowrie Primary School?
The nearest schools to Gowrie Primary School are Holy Family Primary School (0.7 km), Caroline Chisholm School (1.2 km), Caroline Chisholm School - Junior Campus (1.2 km).
Where is Gowrie Primary School located?
Gowrie Primary School is located in Gowrie, ACT 2904. Visit the school website at http://www.gowrieps.act.edu.au/.