Canberra Grammar School
Canberra Grammar School is an independent secondary school in Red Hill, ACT offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1187, it sits in the 99th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 2,116 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 19% have a language background other than English.
Red Hill ACT 2603. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Canberra Grammar School compares
Canberra Grammar School has the highest ICSEA of the 34 secondary schools in ACT that report one. Of the 7 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Canberra Grammar School - Primary School, an independent primary school 0.4 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 Grammar School scores 1187, well above average.
Enrolment and location
Canberra 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.
Schools near Canberra Grammar School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Canberra Grammar School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Red Hill | 1.0 km | 1117 | 70 lower | 261 |
| Red Hill Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Red Hill | 1.2 km | 1133 | 54 lower | 720 |
| St Edmund's College CanberraIndependent Combined · Griffith | 1.6 km | 1080 | 107 lower | 935 |
| Forrest Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Forrest | 1.6 km | 1145 | 42 lower | 479 |
| Narrabundah CollegeGovernment Secondary · Narrabundah | 1.8 km | 1131 | 56 lower | 977 |
| Canberra Girls Grammar SchoolIndependent Secondary · Deakin | 1.9 km | 1177 | 10 lower | 1,203 |
| Telopea Park SchoolGovernment Combined · Barton | 1.9 km | 1153 | 34 lower | 1,586 |
| St Clare's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Griffith | 1.9 km | 1087 | 100 lower | 887 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Canberra Grammar School a government school?
No, Canberra Grammar School is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Canberra Grammar School offer?
Canberra Grammar School offers K-12.
What is Canberra Grammar School's ICSEA score?
Canberra Grammar School has an ICSEA score of 1187, placing it in the 99th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Canberra Grammar School?
Canberra Grammar School has 2,116 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Canberra Grammar School?
The nearest schools to Canberra Grammar School are Canberra Grammar School - Primary School (0.4 km), St Bede's Primary School (1.0 km), Red Hill Primary School (1.2 km).
Where is Canberra Grammar School located?
Canberra Grammar School is located in Red Hill, ACT 2603. Visit the school website at http://www.cgs.act.edu.au/.