Canberra Christian School
Canberra Christian School is an independent primary school in Mawson, ACT offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1087, it sits in the 81st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 228 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 63% of students have a language background other than English.
Mawson ACT 2607. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Canberra Christian School compares
By ICSEA, Canberra Christian School ranks 42nd of the 86 primary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 23 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 15th-highest ICSEA and the 17th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mawson Primary School, a government 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. Canberra Christian School scores 1087, above average.
Enrolment and location
Canberra Christian School is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Mawson
Canberra Christian School is located in Mawson, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,204/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 3,440.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Mawson suburb profileSchools near Canberra Christian School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Canberra Christian School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mawson Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mawson | 0.2 km | 1139 | 52 higher | 542 |
| Marist College CanberraIndependent Combined · Pearce | 1.0 km | 1142 | 55 higher | 1,852 |
| Melrose High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Pearce | 1.1 km | 1079 | 8 lower | 776 |
| Garran Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Garran | 1.4 km | 1159 | 72 higher | 676 |
| Torrens Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Torrens | 1.6 km | 1079 | 8 lower | 394 |
| Sacred Heart Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Pearce | 1.7 km | 1131 | 44 higher | 210 |
| Sts Peter and Paul Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Garran | 2.0 km | 1130 | 43 higher | 299 |
| The Canberra CollegeGovernment Secondary · Phillip | 2.0 km | 1087 | same | 1,174 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Canberra Christian School a government school?
No, Canberra Christian School is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Canberra Christian School offer?
Canberra Christian School offers K-6.
What is Canberra Christian School's ICSEA score?
Canberra Christian School has an ICSEA score of 1087, placing it in the 81st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Canberra Christian School?
Canberra Christian School has 228 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Canberra Christian School?
The nearest schools to Canberra Christian School are Mawson Primary School (0.2 km), Marist College Canberra (1.0 km), Melrose High School (1.1 km).
Where is Canberra Christian School located?
Canberra Christian School is located in Mawson, ACT 2607. Visit the school website at http://ccs.act.edu.au.