Holy Spirit Primary School
Holy Spirit Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Nicholls, ACT offering K-6. 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 733 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 23% have a language background other than English.
Nicholls ACT 2913. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Holy Spirit Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Holy Spirit Primary School ranks 43rd of the 86 primary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Gold Creek School, a government combined school 0.2 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 Spirit Primary School scores 1085, above average.
Enrolment and location
Holy Spirit 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.
About Nicholls
Holy Spirit Primary School is located in Nicholls, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $3,134/wk and median rent of $502/wk. Population: 6,680.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Nicholls suburb profileSchools near Holy Spirit Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Holy Spirit Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Creek SchoolGovernment Combined · Nicholls | 0.2 km | 1052 | 33 lower | 1,261 |
| St John Paul II CollegeCatholic Secondary · Nicholls | 0.3 km | 1089 | 4 higher | 880 |
| Ngunnawal Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ngunnawal | 1.5 km | 1049 | 36 lower | 620 |
| Burgmann Anglican SchoolIndependent Combined · Gungahlin | 2.2 km | 1165 | 80 higher | 1,755 |
| Palmerston District Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Palmerston | 2.6 km | 1077 | 8 lower | 640 |
| Good Shepherd Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Amaroo | 2.7 km | 1095 | 10 higher | 762 |
| Gungahlin CollegeGovernment Secondary · Gungahlin | 2.7 km | 1061 | 24 lower | 1,070 |
| Amaroo SchoolGovernment Combined · Amaroo | 2.9 km | 1070 | 15 lower | 1,638 |
| Taqwa SchoolIndependent Combined · Moncrieff | 3.2 km | 1099 | 14 higher | 407 |
| Margaret Hendry SchoolGovernment Primary · Taylor | 3.3 km | 1054 | 31 lower | 626 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Holy Spirit Primary School a government school?
No, Holy Spirit Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Holy Spirit Primary School offer?
Holy Spirit Primary School offers K-6.
What is Holy Spirit Primary School's ICSEA score?
Holy Spirit Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1085, placing it in the 80th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Holy Spirit Primary School?
Holy Spirit Primary School has 733 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near Holy Spirit Primary School?
The nearest schools to Holy Spirit Primary School are Gold Creek School (0.2 km), St John Paul II College (0.3 km), Ngunnawal Primary School (1.5 km).
Where is Holy Spirit Primary School located?
Holy Spirit Primary School is located in Nicholls, ACT 2913. Visit the school website at http://www.holyspirit.act.edu.au.