Franklin School
Franklin School is a government primary school in Franklin, ACT offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1098, it sits in the 84th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 477 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 66% of students have a language background other than English.
Franklin ACT 2913. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Franklin School compares
By ICSEA, Franklin School ranks 34th of the 86 primary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Harrison School, a government combined school 0.6 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. Franklin School scores 1098, above average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Franklin School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Franklin School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison SchoolGovernment Combined · Harrison | 0.6 km | 1058 | 40 lower | 1,365 |
| Mother Teresa SchoolCatholic Primary · Harrison | 0.8 km | 1102 | 4 higher | 716 |
| Gungahlin CollegeGovernment Secondary · Gungahlin | 1.7 km | 1061 | 37 lower | 1,070 |
| Shirley Smith High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kenny | 1.7 km | 1078 | 20 lower | 210 |
| Throsby SchoolGovernment Primary · Throsby | 1.9 km | 1096 | 2 lower | 316 |
| Burgmann Anglican SchoolIndependent Combined · Gungahlin | 2.1 km | 1165 | 67 higher | 1,755 |
| Palmerston District Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Palmerston | 2.2 km | 1077 | 21 lower | 640 |
| Neville Bonner Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bonner | 3.9 km | 1058 | 40 lower | 606 |
| Amaroo SchoolGovernment Combined · Amaroo | 3.9 km | 1070 | 28 lower | 1,638 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Franklin School a government school?
Yes, Franklin School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Franklin School offer?
Franklin School offers K-6.
What is Franklin School's ICSEA score?
Franklin School has an ICSEA score of 1098, placing it in the 84th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Franklin School?
Franklin School has 477 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Franklin School?
The nearest schools to Franklin School are Harrison School (0.6 km), Mother Teresa School (0.8 km), Gungahlin College (1.7 km).
Where is Franklin School located?
Franklin School is located in Franklin, ACT 2913. Visit the school website at http://www.fecs.act.edu.au/.