St Edmund's College Canberra

Griffith, Australian Capital Territory · Catholic · Boys · Year 4 to Year 12

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Claim panel

Trusted tier

a well regarded tier reflecting consistent and reliable overall performance

Trusted tier

S360 score: 71.0%

St Edmund's College Canberra is a boys', Catholic, Mid-Sized school from Year 4 to Year 12 in Griffith, Australian Capital Territory. It sits in the Trusted tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Learning Opportunities, where it reaches Distinguished tier. It ranks 4th among Catholic schools in Australian Capital Territory.

Schools360 scoring overview

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

Academic Excellence39 / 60 (65.0%)Trusted

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing45 / 60 (75.0%)Leading

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities48 / 60 (80.0%)Distinguished

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment42 / 60 (70.0%)Trusted

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence39 / 60 (65.0%)Trusted

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1014 / 20Trusted

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

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1213 / 20Trusted

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

University Outcomes and Pathways12 / 20Highly Capable

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

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing15 / 20Leading

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

Student Support16 / 20Distinguished

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

Curriculum17 / 20Distinguished

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

Sports15 / 20Leading

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture16 / 20Distinguished

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 Environment15 / 20Leading

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

Technology and Innovation13 / 20Trusted

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

Institutional Excellence

School Governance14 / 20Trusted

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

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections13 / 20Trusted

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

Sustainability12 / 20Highly Capable

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

Key information

Affiliation
Catholic
Year range
Year 4 to Year 12
Gender
Boys
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
837
Student:teacher ratio
12.5:1
Location
Griffith, Australian Capital Territory
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

108080 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 5
    Reading
    478(-43)
    Writing
    451(-57)
    Spelling
    478(-32)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    479(-53)
    Numeracy
    489(-35)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    526(-40)
    Writing
    508(-61)
    Spelling
    544(-16)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    521(-48)
    Numeracy
    549(-27)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    552(-44)
    Writing
    546(-65)
    Spelling
    559(-27)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    537(-57)
    Numeracy
    559(-46)

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 St Edmund's College Canberra teach?

St Edmund's College Canberra teaches Year 4 to Year 12.

Is St Edmund's College Canberra a boys, girls or co-ed school?

St Edmund's College Canberra is a Boys school.

What sector is St Edmund's College Canberra in?

St Edmund's College Canberra is classified as Independent.

Does St Edmund's College Canberra offer boarding?

No, St Edmund's College Canberra does not offer boarding.

How many students attend St Edmund's College Canberra?

St Edmund's College Canberra has 837 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at St Edmund's College Canberra?

St Edmund's College Canberra's student to teacher ratio is 12.5 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does St Edmund's College Canberra sit in?

St Edmund's College Canberra sits in the Trusted tier, a well regarded tier reflecting consistent and reliable overall performance.

What is St Edmund's College Canberra's strongest area on Schools360?

St Edmund's College Canberra's strongest area is Learning Opportunities, reaching Distinguished tier.

Where does St Edmund's College Canberra rank?

St Edmund's College Canberra ranks 4th among Catholic schools in Australian Capital Territory.

Where is St Edmund's College Canberra located?

St Edmund's College Canberra is located in Griffith, Australian Capital Territory.