Evelyn Scott School

Evelyn Scott School is a government combined school in Denman Prospect, ACT offering K-10. With an ICSEA score of 1107, it sits in the 86th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 717 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 63% have a language background other than English.

Denman Prospect ACT 2611. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
1107
86th percentile
Enrolments
717
K-10
Students per teacher
10:1
71 teaching staff
Indigenous students
2%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
63%
of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How Evelyn Scott School compares

By ICSEA, Evelyn Scott School ranks 10th of the 19 combined schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Stromlo Forest Anglican College, an independent combined school 0.9 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. Evelyn Scott School scores 1107, above average.

ICSEA 1107Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
1107
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Evelyn Scott School, check catchment rules with the school or the ACT education department.

Evelyn Scott School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Denman Prospect

Evelyn Scott School is located in Denman Prospect, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $3,219/wk and median rent of $498/wk. Population: 2,759.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Denman Prospect suburb profile

Schools near Evelyn Scott School

The 5 nearest schools to Evelyn Scott School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs Evelyn Scott SchoolStudents
Charles Weston SchoolGovernment Primary · Coombs2.0 km1099 8 lower511
Duffy Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Duffy3.2 km1088 19 lower374
St Jude's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Holder3.7 km1131 24 higher425
Orana Steiner SchoolIndependent Combined · Weston3.8 km1136 29 higher413
Islamic School of CanberraIndependent Combined · Weston3.9 km1073 34 lower455

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evelyn Scott School a government school?

Yes, Evelyn Scott School is a government (public) school.

What year levels does Evelyn Scott School offer?

Evelyn Scott School offers K-10.

What is Evelyn Scott School's ICSEA score?

Evelyn Scott School has an ICSEA score of 1107, placing it in the 86th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Evelyn Scott School?

Evelyn Scott School has 717 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.

What schools are near Evelyn Scott School?

The nearest schools to Evelyn Scott School are Stromlo Forest Anglican College (0.9 km), Charles Weston School (2.0 km), Duffy Primary School (3.2 km).

Where is Evelyn Scott School located?

Evelyn Scott School is located in Denman Prospect, ACT 2611. Visit the school website at https://www.evelynscottschool.act.edu.au.

Evelyn Scott School official website