Shirley Smith High School
Shirley Smith High School is a government secondary school in Kenny, ACT offering 7-8. With an ICSEA score of 1078, it sits in the 78th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 210 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 45% have a language background other than English.
Kenny ACT 2911. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Shirley Smith High School compares
By ICSEA, Shirley Smith High School ranks 16th of the 34 secondary schools in ACT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Harrison School, a government combined school 1.4 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. Shirley Smith High School scores 1078, above average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Shirley Smith High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Shirley Smith High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison SchoolGovernment Combined · Harrison | 1.4 km | 1058 | 20 lower | 1,365 |
| Mother Teresa SchoolCatholic Primary · Harrison | 1.7 km | 1102 | 24 higher | 716 |
| Franklin SchoolGovernment Primary · Franklin | 1.7 km | 1098 | 20 higher | 477 |
| Throsby SchoolGovernment Primary · Throsby | 2.1 km | 1096 | 18 higher | 316 |
| Majura Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Watson | 3.2 km | 1135 | 57 higher | 675 |
| Palmerston District Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Palmerston | 3.4 km | 1077 | 1 lower | 640 |
| Gungahlin CollegeGovernment Secondary · Gungahlin | 3.4 km | 1061 | 17 lower | 1,070 |
| Burgmann Anglican SchoolIndependent Combined · Gungahlin | 3.7 km | 1165 | 87 higher | 1,755 |
| Rosary Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Watson | 3.9 km | 1121 | 43 higher | 369 |
| Kaleen Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kaleen | 4.0 km | 1075 | 3 lower | 400 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shirley Smith High School a government school?
Yes, Shirley Smith High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Shirley Smith High School offer?
Shirley Smith High School offers 7-8.
What is Shirley Smith High School's ICSEA score?
Shirley Smith High School has an ICSEA score of 1078, placing it in the 78th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Shirley Smith High School?
Shirley Smith High School has 210 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Shirley Smith High School?
The nearest schools to Shirley Smith High School are Harrison School (1.4 km), Mother Teresa School (1.7 km), Franklin School (1.7 km).
Where is Shirley Smith High School located?
Shirley Smith High School is located in Kenny, ACT 2911. Visit the school website at https://www.shirleysmithhs.act.edu.au/.