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Farrer Primary School
Farrer Primary School is a government primary school in Farrer, Australian Capital Territory, teaching year levels K-6 to 252 students.
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ICSEA reflects the socio-educational background of students at this school - it is an intake measure, not a teaching quality or outcomes ranking. National average is 1000. Range is roughly 500–1300. This school's ICSEA places it above 84% of Australian schools.
Farrer Primary School had 252 students in 2025, compared with 308 in 2016 (down 18%).
Total enrolments as reported to ACARA each August. A year marked "-" was not published for this school. Enrolment counts how many students attend, not how good a school is. Source: ACARA School Profile 2008-2025 (Data Access Program).
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Questions about Farrer Primary School
How many students go to Farrer Primary School?
Farrer Primary School has 252 students enrolled (143 boys and 109 girls), according to the ACARA School Profile 2025.
What year levels does Farrer Primary School teach?
Farrer Primary School teaches year levels K-6. ACARA lists it as a primary school.
Is Farrer Primary School a government or non-government school?
Farrer Primary School is a government school in Farrer, Australian Capital Territory.
What does the ICSEA of 1098 at Farrer Primary School mean?
ICSEA, the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage, describes the family background of the students enrolled at a school, such as parents' education and occupation. The national average is 1000. Farrer Primary School has an ICSEA of 1098, which places it above 84% of Australian schools. It measures student intake, not teaching quality or results.
How many childcare services are near Farrer Primary School?
2 childcare services are listed on the ACECQA national register for Farrer, the statistical area around the school. Services are matched by suburb name.
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Source: ACARA School Profile & School Location 2025 (Data Access Program). VIC, NSW and QLD government catchment zones from DET School Zones 2027, NSW DoE School Intake Zones 2026 and Queensland Department of Education state school catchments 2026 (CC BY 4.0). ICSEA is a socio-educational intake index - it measures student background, not teaching quality or outcomes. Methodology →