Canberra Girls Grammar School
Canberra Girls Grammar School is an independent secondary school in Deakin, ACT offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1177, it sits in the 98th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,203 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 32% have a language background other than English.
Deakin ACT 2600. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Canberra Girls Grammar School compares
By ICSEA, Canberra Girls Grammar School ranks 2nd of the 34 secondary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Canberra Girls Grammar School - Junior School, an independent 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. Canberra Girls Grammar School scores 1177, well above average.
Enrolment and location
Canberra Girls Grammar 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 Deakin
Canberra Girls Grammar School is located in Deakin, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $3,117/wk and median rent of $560/wk. Population: 3,124.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Deakin suburb profileSchools near Canberra Girls Grammar School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Canberra Girls Grammar School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Forrest | 1.0 km | 1145 | 32 lower | 479 |
| Yarralumla Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Yarralumla | 1.6 km | 1142 | 35 lower | 313 |
| Telopea Park SchoolGovernment Combined · Barton | 1.8 km | 1153 | 24 lower | 1,586 |
| Canberra Grammar SchoolIndependent Secondary · Red Hill | 1.9 km | 1187 | 10 higher | 2,116 |
| Alfred Deakin High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Deakin | 2.0 km | 1132 | 45 lower | 881 |
| Hughes Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hughes | 2.6 km | 1157 | 20 lower | 457 |
| St Bede's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Red Hill | 2.7 km | 1117 | 60 lower | 261 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Canberra Girls Grammar School a government school?
No, Canberra Girls Grammar School is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Canberra Girls Grammar School offer?
Canberra Girls Grammar School offers K-12.
What is Canberra Girls Grammar School's ICSEA score?
Canberra Girls Grammar School has an ICSEA score of 1177, placing it in the 98th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Canberra Girls Grammar School?
Canberra Girls Grammar School has 1,203 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Canberra Girls Grammar School?
The nearest schools to Canberra Girls Grammar School are Canberra Girls Grammar School - Junior School (0.7 km), Forrest Primary School (1.0 km), Yarralumla Primary School (1.6 km).
Where is Canberra Girls Grammar School located?
Canberra Girls Grammar School is located in Deakin, ACT 2600. Visit the school website at http://www.cggs.act.edu.au.