Charles Weston School
Charles Weston School is a government primary school in Coombs, ACT offering K-6. 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 511 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 55% have a language background other than English.
Coombs ACT 2611. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Charles Weston School compares
By ICSEA, Charles Weston School ranks 33rd 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 8th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Stromlo Forest Anglican College, an independent combined school 1.1 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. Charles Weston School scores 1099, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Coombs
Charles Weston School is located in Coombs, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,634/wk and median rent of $480/wk. Population: 4,851.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Coombs suburb profileSchools near Charles Weston School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Charles Weston School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duffy Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Duffy | 1.6 km | 1088 | 11 lower | 374 |
| St Jude's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Holder | 1.7 km | 1131 | 32 higher | 425 |
| Orana Steiner SchoolIndependent Combined · Weston | 1.9 km | 1136 | 37 higher | 413 |
| Islamic School of CanberraIndependent Combined · Weston | 2.0 km | 1073 | 26 lower | 455 |
| Evelyn Scott SchoolGovernment Combined · Denman Prospect | 2.0 km | 1107 | 8 higher | 717 |
| Curtin Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Curtin | 3.8 km | 1146 | 47 higher | 408 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Charles Weston School a government school?
Yes, Charles Weston School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Charles Weston School offer?
Charles Weston School offers K-6.
What is Charles Weston School's ICSEA score?
Charles Weston School has an ICSEA score of 1099, placing it in the 84th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Charles Weston School?
Charles Weston School has 511 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Charles Weston School?
The nearest schools to Charles Weston School are Stromlo Forest Anglican College (1.1 km), Communities@Work Galilee School - Holder Campus (1.4 km), Canberra Montessori School (1.6 km).
Where is Charles Weston School located?
Charles Weston School is located in Coombs, ACT 2611. Visit the school website at http://www.charlesweston.act.edu.au/.