Daramalan College

Dickson, Australian Capital Territory · Catholic · Co-ed · Year 7 to Year 12

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Leading tier

a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas

Ranked 2nd among Catholic schools in Australian Capital TerritoryLeading tier

S360 score: 74.2%

Daramalan College is a co-educational, Catholic, Large school from Year 7 to Year 12 in Dickson, Australian Capital Territory. It sits in the Leading tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Learning Environment, where it reaches Distinguished tier. It reaches Elite tier for Technology and Innovation.

Schools360 scoring overview

The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.

Academic Excellence42 / 60 (70.0%)Trusted

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing45 / 60 (75.0%)Leading

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities44 / 60 (73.3%)Leading

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment49 / 60 (81.7%)Distinguished

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence43 / 60 (71.7%)Trusted

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1015 / 20Leading

Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1214 / 20Trusted

Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.

University Outcomes and Pathways13 / 20Trusted

Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing16 / 20Distinguished

Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.

Student Support15 / 20Leading

Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.

Personal Development14 / 20Trusted

Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum15 / 20Leading

Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.

Sports14 / 20Trusted

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture15 / 20Leading

Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff14 / 20Trusted

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment17 / 20Distinguished

Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.

Technology and Innovation18 / 20Elite

Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.

Institutional Excellence

School Governance15 / 20Leading

Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections14 / 20Trusted

Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.

Sustainability14 / 20Trusted

Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.

Key information

Affiliation
Catholic
Year range
Year 7 to Year 12
Gender
Co-ed
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
1,488
Student:teacher ratio
11.7:1
Location
Dickson, Australian Capital Territory
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

1127127 above the national average

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.

Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

NAPLAN

Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.

2025 NAPLAN results

  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    566(0)
    Writing
    543(-26)
    Spelling
    547(-13)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    555(-14)
    Numeracy
    567(-9)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    579(-17)
    Writing
    577(-34)
    Spelling
    564(-22)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    559(-35)
    Numeracy
    578(-27)

Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

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Common questions

What year levels does Daramalan College teach?

Daramalan College teaches Year 7 to Year 12.

Is Daramalan College a boys, girls or co-ed school?

Daramalan College is a Co-ed school.

What sector is Daramalan College in?

Daramalan College is classified as Independent.

Does Daramalan College offer boarding?

No, Daramalan College does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Daramalan College?

Daramalan College has 1,488 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Daramalan College?

Daramalan College's student to teacher ratio is 11.7 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Daramalan College sit in?

Daramalan College sits in the Leading tier, a high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting solid results across key areas.

What is Daramalan College's strongest area on Schools360?

Daramalan College's strongest area is Learning Environment, reaching Distinguished tier.

Where does Daramalan College rank?

Daramalan College ranks 2nd among Catholic schools in Australian Capital Territory.

Where is Daramalan College located?

Daramalan College is located in Dickson, Australian Capital Territory.