Gungahlin College
Gungahlin College is a government secondary school in Gungahlin, ACT offering 10-12. With an ICSEA score of 1061, it sits in the 72nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,070 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 37% have a language background other than English.
Gungahlin ACT 2912. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Gungahlin College compares
By ICSEA, Gungahlin College ranks 22nd of the 34 secondary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Burgmann Anglican School, an independent combined 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. Gungahlin College scores 1061, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Gungahlin
Gungahlin College is located in Gungahlin, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,208/wk and median rent of $450/wk. Population: 8,586.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Gungahlin suburb profileSchools near Gungahlin College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Gungahlin College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgmann Anglican SchoolIndependent Combined · Gungahlin | 0.7 km | 1165 | 104 higher | 1,755 |
| Palmerston District Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Palmerston | 1.6 km | 1077 | 16 higher | 640 |
| Franklin SchoolGovernment Primary · Franklin | 1.7 km | 1098 | 37 higher | 477 |
| Mother Teresa SchoolCatholic Primary · Harrison | 2.3 km | 1102 | 41 higher | 716 |
| Harrison SchoolGovernment Combined · Harrison | 2.3 km | 1058 | 3 lower | 1,365 |
| Good Shepherd Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Amaroo | 2.3 km | 1095 | 34 higher | 762 |
| Amaroo SchoolGovernment Combined · Amaroo | 2.4 km | 1070 | 9 higher | 1,638 |
| Ngunnawal Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ngunnawal | 2.5 km | 1049 | 12 lower | 620 |
| Holy Spirit Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Nicholls | 2.7 km | 1085 | 24 higher | 733 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gungahlin College a government school?
Yes, Gungahlin College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Gungahlin College offer?
Gungahlin College offers 10-12.
What is Gungahlin College's ICSEA score?
Gungahlin College has an ICSEA score of 1061, placing it in the 72nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Gungahlin College?
Gungahlin College has 1,070 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Gungahlin College?
The nearest schools to Gungahlin College are Burgmann Anglican School (0.7 km), Palmerston District Primary School (1.6 km), Franklin School (1.7 km).
Where is Gungahlin College located?
Gungahlin College is located in Gungahlin, ACT 2912. Visit the school website at http://www.gungahlincollege.act.edu.au.