Throsby School
Throsby School is a government primary school in Throsby, ACT offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1096, it sits in the 83rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 316 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 56% have a language background other than English.
Throsby ACT 2914. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Throsby School compares
By ICSEA, Throsby School ranks 36th of the 86 primary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mother Teresa School, a Catholic primary 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. Throsby School scores 1096, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Throsby
Throsby School is located in Throsby, ACT, a suburb with a median household income of $3,181/wk and median rent of $375/wk. Population: 2,405.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Throsby suburb profileSchools near Throsby School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Throsby School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mother Teresa SchoolCatholic Primary · Harrison | 1.1 km | 1102 | 6 higher | 716 |
| Harrison SchoolGovernment Combined · Harrison | 1.3 km | 1058 | 38 lower | 1,365 |
| Franklin SchoolGovernment Primary · Franklin | 1.9 km | 1098 | 2 higher | 477 |
| Shirley Smith High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kenny | 2.1 km | 1078 | 18 lower | 210 |
| Gungahlin CollegeGovernment Secondary · Gungahlin | 3.2 km | 1061 | 35 lower | 1,070 |
| Burgmann Anglican SchoolIndependent Combined · Gungahlin | 3.8 km | 1165 | 69 higher | 1,755 |
| Palmerston District Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Palmerston | 4.1 km | 1077 | 19 lower | 640 |
| Neville Bonner Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bonner | 4.2 km | 1058 | 38 lower | 606 |
| Amaroo SchoolGovernment Combined · Amaroo | 4.7 km | 1070 | 26 lower | 1,638 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Throsby School a government school?
Yes, Throsby School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Throsby School offer?
Throsby School offers K-6.
What is Throsby School's ICSEA score?
Throsby School has an ICSEA score of 1096, placing it in the 83rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Throsby School?
Throsby School has 316 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Throsby School?
The nearest schools to Throsby School are Mother Teresa School (1.1 km), Harrison School (1.3 km), Franklin School (1.9 km).
Where is Throsby School located?
Throsby School is located in Throsby, ACT 2914. Visit the school website at https://www.throsbyschool.act.edu.au.