Schools in Watson, ACT

There are 27 schools near Watson: 17 government, 5 Catholic and 5 independent. The average ICSEA score is 1114 (national average: 1000). Total enrolments: 16,889 students.

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

Schools
27
Average ICSEA
1114
National average 1000
Students
16,889
Government
17

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

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

All Schools near Watson

  1. #1
    Burgmann Anglican School
    Independent Combined · K-12
    1165
    ICSEA
    1,755 students
    149 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 3% nationally
    55% language background other than English
    School website
  2. #2
    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
  3. #3
    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
  4. #4
    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
  5. #5
    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
  6. #6
    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
  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
    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
  10. #10
    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
  11. #11
    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
  12. #12
    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
  13. #13
    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
  14. #14
    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
  15. #15
    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
  16. #16
    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
  17. #17
    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
  18. #18
    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
  19. #19
    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
  20. #20
    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
  21. #21
    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
  22. #22
    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
  23. #23
    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
  24. #24
    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
  25. #25
    Gungahlin College
    Government Secondary · 10-12
    1061
    ICSEA
    1,070 students
    80 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 28% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    37% language background other than English
    School website
  26. #26
    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
  27. #27
    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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Watson ACT?

There are 27 schools near Watson: 17 government (public), 5 Catholic, and 5 independent schools.

What is the average ICSEA score for schools in Watson?

The average ICSEA score for schools near Watson is 1114. 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 Watson?

The school near Watson with the highest ICSEA score is Burgmann Anglican School with an ICSEA of 1165 and 1,755 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 Watson.