Taqwa School
Taqwa School is an independent combined school in Moncrieff, ACT offering K-10. With an ICSEA score of 1099, it sits in the 84th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 407 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 94% of students have a language background other than English.
Moncrieff ACT 2914. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Taqwa School compares
By ICSEA, Taqwa School ranks 11th of the 19 combined schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Margaret Hendry School, a government 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. Taqwa School scores 1099, above average.
Enrolment and location
Taqwa 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 Moncrieff
Taqwa School is located in Moncrieff, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,699/wk and median rent of $470/wk. Population: 5,310.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Moncrieff suburb profileSchools near Taqwa School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Taqwa School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Hendry SchoolGovernment Primary · Taylor | 0.7 km | 1054 | 45 lower | 626 |
| Good Shepherd Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Amaroo | 1.2 km | 1095 | 4 lower | 762 |
| Amaroo SchoolGovernment Combined · Amaroo | 1.3 km | 1070 | 29 lower | 1,638 |
| Ngunnawal Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ngunnawal | 1.6 km | 1049 | 50 lower | 620 |
| Neville Bonner Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bonner | 2.1 km | 1058 | 41 lower | 606 |
| St John Paul II CollegeCatholic Secondary · Nicholls | 2.9 km | 1089 | 10 lower | 880 |
| Holy Spirit Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Nicholls | 3.2 km | 1085 | 14 lower | 733 |
| Gold Creek SchoolGovernment Combined · Nicholls | 3.3 km | 1052 | 47 lower | 1,261 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Taqwa School a government school?
No, Taqwa School is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Taqwa School offer?
Taqwa School offers K-10.
What is Taqwa School's ICSEA score?
Taqwa School has an ICSEA score of 1099, placing it in the 84th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Taqwa School?
Taqwa School has 407 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Taqwa School?
The nearest schools to Taqwa School are Margaret Hendry School (0.7 km), Aunty Agnes Shea High School (1.1 km), Good Shepherd Primary School (1.2 km).
Where is Taqwa School located?
Taqwa School is located in Moncrieff, ACT 2914. Visit the school website at http://taqwaschool.act.edu.au/.