Mount Stromlo High School
Mount Stromlo High School is a government secondary school in Waramanga, ACT offering 7-10. With an ICSEA score of 1085, it sits in the 80th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 846 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 19% have a language background other than English.
Waramanga ACT 2611. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Mount Stromlo High School compares
By ICSEA, Mount Stromlo High School ranks 14th 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 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St John Vianney's Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.3 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. Mount Stromlo High School scores 1085, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Mount Stromlo High School, check catchment rules with the school or the ACT education department.
About Waramanga
Mount Stromlo High School is located in Waramanga, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,247/wk and median rent of $379/wk. Population: 2,785.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Waramanga suburb profileSchools near Mount Stromlo High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mount Stromlo High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arawang Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Waramanga | 0.5 km | 1113 | 28 higher | 469 |
| Chapman Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Chapman | 1.1 km | 1106 | 21 higher | 502 |
| St Jude's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Holder | 2.4 km | 1131 | 46 higher | 425 |
| Taylor Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kambah | 2.7 km | 1043 | 42 lower | 286 |
| Islamic School of CanberraIndependent Combined · Weston | 2.8 km | 1073 | 12 lower | 455 |
| St Thomas the Apostle Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Kambah | 2.9 km | 1082 | 3 lower | 325 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount Stromlo High School a government school?
Yes, Mount Stromlo High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Mount Stromlo High School offer?
Mount Stromlo High School offers 7-10.
What is Mount Stromlo High School's ICSEA score?
Mount Stromlo High School has an ICSEA score of 1085, placing it in the 80th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mount Stromlo High School?
Mount Stromlo High School has 846 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mount Stromlo High School?
The nearest schools to Mount Stromlo High School are St John Vianney's Primary School (0.3 km), Arawang Primary School (0.5 km), Chapman Primary School (1.1 km).
Where is Mount Stromlo High School located?
Mount Stromlo High School is located in Waramanga, ACT 2611. Visit the school website at http://www.mountstromlohs.act.edu.au.