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Government School

Palmerston District Primary School

Primary school in Palmerston, ACT

640
Students (2025)
1077
ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
13:1
Student:Teacher
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About Palmerston District Primary School

Palmerston District Primary School is a government primary school located in Palmerston, Canberra. As an ACT public school, it provides quality education to the local community, catering to students from K-6.

With 640 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 1077 (78th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 13:1 supports quality learning outcomes.

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🎓 School Details

  • Type Government
  • Level Primary (K-6)
  • Gender Co-educational
  • Students (2025) 640 enrolled
  • Teaching Staff 55 (50.2 FTE)
  • Non-Teaching Staff 34 (27.3 FTE)
  • ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 1077 (78th percentile)
  • Indigenous Students 3%

📊 Student Demographics

Gender
Boys: 334 (52%)
Girls: 306 (48%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 47%?Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 53%
ICSEA Distribution?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
12%
23%
32%
33%
Bottom 12% Lower 23% Upper 32% Top 33%