Margaret Hendry School
Margaret Hendry School is a government primary school in Taylor, ACT offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1054, it sits in the 70th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 626 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 61% have a language background other than English.
Taylor ACT 2913. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Margaret Hendry School compares
By ICSEA, Margaret Hendry School ranks 63rd of the 86 primary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Aunty Agnes Shea High School, a government secondary school 0.5 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. Margaret Hendry School scores 1054, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Taylor
Margaret Hendry School is located in Taylor, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $2,655/wk and median rent of $282/wk. Population: 2,220.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Taylor suburb profileSchools near Margaret Hendry School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Margaret Hendry School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taqwa SchoolIndependent Combined · Moncrieff | 0.7 km | 1099 | 45 higher | 407 |
| Good Shepherd Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Amaroo | 1.8 km | 1095 | 41 higher | 762 |
| Amaroo SchoolGovernment Combined · Amaroo | 1.9 km | 1070 | 16 higher | 1,638 |
| Ngunnawal Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ngunnawal | 1.9 km | 1049 | 5 lower | 620 |
| Neville Bonner Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bonner | 2.7 km | 1058 | 4 higher | 606 |
| St John Paul II CollegeCatholic Secondary · Nicholls | 3.1 km | 1089 | 35 higher | 880 |
| Holy Spirit Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Nicholls | 3.3 km | 1085 | 31 higher | 733 |
| Gold Creek SchoolGovernment Combined · Nicholls | 3.5 km | 1052 | 2 lower | 1,261 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Margaret Hendry School a government school?
Yes, Margaret Hendry School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Margaret Hendry School offer?
Margaret Hendry School offers K-6.
What is Margaret Hendry School's ICSEA score?
Margaret Hendry School has an ICSEA score of 1054, placing it in the 70th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Margaret Hendry School?
Margaret Hendry School has 626 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Margaret Hendry School?
The nearest schools to Margaret Hendry School are Aunty Agnes Shea High School (0.5 km), Taqwa School (0.7 km), Good Shepherd Primary School (1.8 km).
Where is Margaret Hendry School located?
Margaret Hendry School is located in Taylor, ACT 2913. Visit the school website at https://www.margarethendryschool.act.edu.au.