Holy Family Primary School
Holy Family Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Gowrie, ACT offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1076, it sits in the 77th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 641 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% 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 Holy Family Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Holy Family Primary School ranks 51st 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 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Gowrie Primary School, a government 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. Holy Family Primary School scores 1076, above average.
Enrolment and location
Holy Family Primary School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
Schools near Holy Family Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Holy Family Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gowrie Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Gowrie | 0.7 km | 1043 | 33 lower | 228 |
| Fadden Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Fadden | 0.7 km | 1076 | same | 229 |
| Caroline Chisholm SchoolGovernment Secondary · Chisholm | 1.0 km | 989 | 87 lower | 571 |
| Erindale CollegeGovernment Secondary · Wanniassa | 2.0 km | 1041 | 35 lower | 871 |
| Monash Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Monash | 2.5 km | 1063 | 13 lower | 414 |
| Wanniassa Hills Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Wanniassa | 2.7 km | 1061 | 15 lower | 340 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Holy Family Primary School a government school?
No, Holy Family Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Holy Family Primary School offer?
Holy Family Primary School offers K-6.
What is Holy Family Primary School's ICSEA score?
Holy Family Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1076, placing it in the 77th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Holy Family Primary School?
Holy Family Primary School has 641 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Holy Family Primary School?
The nearest schools to Holy Family Primary School are Gowrie Primary School (0.7 km), Fadden Primary School (0.7 km), Caroline Chisholm School (1.0 km).
Where is Holy Family Primary School located?
Holy Family Primary School is located in Gowrie, ACT 2904. Visit the school website at http://www.holyfamily.act.edu.au.