Radford College
Radford College is an independent combined school in Bruce, ACT offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1203, it sits in the 99th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 2,091 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 42% have a language background other than English.
Bruce ACT 2617. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Radford College compares
Radford College has the highest ICSEA of the 19 combined schools in ACT that report one. Of the 2 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra, a government secondary school 1.3 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. Radford College scores 1203, well above average.
Enrolment and location
Radford College 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 Radford College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Radford College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake GinninderraGovernment Secondary · Belconnen | 1.3 km | 1066 | 137 lower | 781 |
| Canberra High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Macquarie | 1.4 km | 1100 | 103 lower | 898 |
| Aranda Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Aranda | 1.4 km | 1159 | 44 lower | 517 |
| Maribyrnong Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kaleen | 1.7 km | 1100 | 103 lower | 483 |
| University of Canberra High School KaleenGovernment Secondary · Kaleen | 2.5 km | 1056 | 147 lower | 571 |
| Macquarie Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Macquarie | 2.6 km | 1070 | 133 lower | 291 |
| Kaleen Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kaleen | 3.3 km | 1075 | 128 lower | 400 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Radford College a government school?
No, Radford College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Radford College offer?
Radford College offers K-12.
What is Radford College's ICSEA score?
Radford College has an ICSEA score of 1203, placing it in the 99th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Radford College?
Radford College has 2,091 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Radford College?
The nearest schools to Radford College are University of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra (1.3 km), Canberra High School (1.4 km), Aranda Primary School (1.4 km).
Where is Radford College located?
Radford College is located in Bruce, ACT 2617. Visit the school website at http://www.radford.act.edu.au.