St Thomas Aquinas Primary School
St Thomas Aquinas Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Charnwood, ACT offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1045, it sits in the 66th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 374 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 23% have a language background other than English.
Charnwood ACT 2615. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Thomas Aquinas Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Thomas Aquinas Primary School ranks 68th 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 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Brindabella Christian College - Charnwood campus, an independent primary 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. St Thomas Aquinas Primary School scores 1045, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Thomas Aquinas 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 Charnwood
St Thomas Aquinas Primary School is located in Charnwood, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $1,818/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 3,055.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Charnwood suburb profileSchools near St Thomas Aquinas Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Thomas Aquinas Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charnwood-Dunlop SchoolGovernment Primary · Charnwood | 0.9 km | 987 | 58 lower | 308 |
| Latham Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Latham | 1.7 km | 1038 | 7 lower | 298 |
| Macgregor Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Macgregor | 1.8 km | 1050 | 5 higher | 590 |
| Fraser Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Fraser | 1.9 km | 1042 | 3 lower | 462 |
| Melba Copland Secondary SchoolGovernment Secondary · Melba | 2.0 km | 1041 | 4 lower | 953 |
| St Francis Xavier CollegeCatholic Secondary · Florey | 2.3 km | 1070 | 25 higher | 1,323 |
| Mount Rogers Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Melba | 2.4 km | 1056 | 11 higher | 461 |
| St John the Apostle Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Florey | 2.6 km | 1077 | 32 higher | 368 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Thomas Aquinas Primary School a government school?
No, St Thomas Aquinas Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Thomas Aquinas Primary School offer?
St Thomas Aquinas Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Thomas Aquinas Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Thomas Aquinas Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1045, placing it in the 66th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Thomas Aquinas Primary School?
St Thomas Aquinas Primary School has 374 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Thomas Aquinas Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Thomas Aquinas Primary School are Brindabella Christian College - Charnwood campus (0.2 km), Charnwood-Dunlop School (0.9 km), Latham Primary School (1.7 km).
Where is St Thomas Aquinas Primary School located?
St Thomas Aquinas Primary School is located in Charnwood, ACT 2615. Visit the school website at http://www.staquinas.act.edu.au.