Schools in Downer, ACT

There are 31 schools near Downer: 20 government, 6 Catholic and 5 independent. The average ICSEA score is 1112 (national average: 1000). Total enrolments: 15,832 students.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025.

Schools
31
Average ICSEA
1112
National average 1000
Students
15,832
Government
20

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

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Downer, ACTValid: 2025 · Location: ACARA
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Select a school for its ICSEA and enrolments.

All Schools near Downer

  1. #1
    Blue Gum Community School
    Independent Combined · K-10
    1164
    ICSEA
    167 students
    24 teachers
    7 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 3% nationally
    1% Indigenous
    10% language background other than English
    School website
  2. #2
    Brindabella Christian College
    Independent Combined · K-12
    1154
    ICSEA
    929 students
    75 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 4% nationally
    72% language background other than English
    School website
  3. #3
    North Ainslie Primary School
    Government Primary · K-6
    1145
    ICSEA
    527 students
    40 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 6% nationally
    4% Indigenous
    30% language background other than English
    School website
  4. #4
    St Thomas More's Primary School
    Catholic Primary · K-6
    1145
    ICSEA
    179 students
    14 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 6% nationally
    2% Indigenous
    7% language background other than English
    School website
  5. #5
    O'Connor Cooperative School
    Government Primary · K-2
    1141
    ICSEA
    60 students
    11 teachers
    5 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 6% nationally
    5% Indigenous
    30% language background other than English
    School website
  6. #6
    Turner School
    Government Primary · K-6
    1141
    ICSEA
    318 students
    31 teachers
    10 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 6% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    51% language background other than English
    School website
  7. #7
    Emmaus Christian School
    Independent Combined · K-10
    1138
    ICSEA
    590 students
    39 teachers
    15 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 7% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    32% language background other than English
    School website
  8. #8
    Merici College
    Catholic Secondary · 7-12
    1138
    ICSEA
    992 students
    80 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 7% nationally
    1% Indigenous
    13% language background other than English
    School website
  9. #9
    Campbell Primary School
    Government Primary · K-6
    1136
    ICSEA
    267 students
    23 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 8% nationally
    1% Indigenous
    24% language background other than English
    School website
  10. #10
    Majura Primary School
    Government Primary · K-6
    1135
    ICSEA
    675 students
    56 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 8% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    29% language background other than English
    School website
  11. #11
    Lyneham Primary School
    Government Primary · K-6
    1135
    ICSEA
    498 students
    30 teachers
    17 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 8% nationally
    2% Indigenous
    45% language background other than English
    School website
  12. #12
    Lyneham High School
    Government Secondary · 7-10
    1132
    ICSEA
    1,034 students
    82 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 8% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    45% language background other than English
    School website
  13. #13
    St Joseph's Primary School
    Catholic Primary · K-6
    1130
    ICSEA
    334 students
    22 teachers
    15 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 9% nationally
    2% Indigenous
    21% language background other than English
    School website
  14. #14
    Ainslie School
    Government Primary · K-6
    1130
    ICSEA
    351 students
    32 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 9% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    34% language background other than English
    School website
  15. #15
    Daramalan College
    Independent Secondary · 7-12
    1127
    ICSEA
    1,498 students
    136 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 9% nationally
    1% Indigenous
    11% language background other than English
    School website
  16. #16
    Rosary Primary School
    Catholic Primary · K-6
    1121
    ICSEA
    369 students
    26 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 10% nationally
    1% Indigenous
    15% language background other than English
    School website
  17. #17
    Campbell High School
    Government Secondary · 7-10
    1120
    ICSEA
    420 students
    39 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 11% nationally
    5% Indigenous
    22% language background other than English
    School website
  18. #18
    Mother Teresa School
    Catholic Primary · K-6
    1102
    ICSEA
    716 students
    49 teachers
    15 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 15% nationally
    2% Indigenous
    35% language background other than English
    School website
  19. #19
    Dickson College
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    1101
    ICSEA
    899 students
    71 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 16% nationally
    2% Indigenous
    39% language background other than English
    School website
  20. #20
    Maribyrnong Primary School
    Government Primary · K-6
    1100
    ICSEA
    483 students
    38 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 16% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    49% language background other than English
    School website
  21. #21
    Franklin School
    Government Primary · K-6
    1098
    ICSEA
    477 students
    34 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 16% nationally
    66% language background other than English
    School website
  22. #22
    Throsby School
    Government Primary · K-6
    1096
    ICSEA
    316 students
    31 teachers
    10 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 17% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    56% language background other than English
    School website
  23. #23
    St Michael's Primary School
    Catholic Primary · K-6
    1094
    ICSEA
    171 students
    16 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 17% nationally
    4% Indigenous
    20% language background other than English
    School website
  24. #24
    Shirley Smith High School
    Government Secondary · 7-8
    1078
    ICSEA
    210 students
    21 teachers
    10 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 22% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    45% language background other than English
    School website
  25. #25
    Palmerston District Primary School
    Government Primary · K-6
    1077
    ICSEA
    640 students
    55 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 22% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    47% language background other than English
    School website
  26. #26
    Kaleen Primary School
    Government Primary · K-6
    1075
    ICSEA
    400 students
    33 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 23% nationally
    5% Indigenous
    35% language background other than English
    School website
  27. #27
    Giralang Primary School
    Government Primary · K-6
    1070
    ICSEA
    268 students
    25 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 25% nationally
    6% Indigenous
    20% language background other than English
    School website
  28. #28
    Harrison School
    Government Combined · K-10
    1058
    ICSEA
    1,365 students
    99 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 29% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    55% language background other than English
    School website
  29. #29
    University of Canberra High School Kaleen
    Government Secondary · 7-10
    1056
    ICSEA
    571 students
    49 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 29% nationally
    5% Indigenous
    21% language background other than English
    School website
  30. #30
    Black Mountain School
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    1030
    ICSEA
    108 students
    37 teachers
    3 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 40% nationally
    8% Indigenous
    37% language background other than English
    School website
  31. #31
    Canberra Grammar School - Northside Infants Campus
    Independent Primary

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Downer ACT?

There are 31 schools near Downer: 20 government (public), 6 Catholic, and 5 independent schools.

What is the average ICSEA score for schools in Downer?

The average ICSEA score for schools near Downer is 1112. The national average is 1000. ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the educational advantages students bring to their studies.

What is the best school in Downer?

The school near Downer with the highest ICSEA score is Blue Gum Community School with an ICSEA of 1164 and 167 students.

Data: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage; the national average is 1000. Shows schools within about 5 km of the centre of Downer.