Dickson College
184 Phillip Avenue, Dickson ACT 2602
Dickson College is a government secondary school in Dickson, ACT for Years 11–12 with about 899 students. Its ICSEA is 1,101, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Enrolments, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
About this school, from public sources
Based on publicly available information, Dickson College is an ACT public senior secondary college in Dickson offering ATAR, accredited and VET pathways across subjects including STEM, Arts, Humanities, Languages and Technologies. It runs a Secondary Introductory English Centre marking 50 years in 2026, a Refugee Bridging Program and disability support services, alongside a Student Leadership Group and sustainability initiatives. Strong community backing was shown when parents and students campaigned to keep the college open during a past review, and median ATAR results have reportedly risen over time.
Often praised
- strong community support
- SIEC and refugee bridging programs
- rising ATAR results
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmaus Christian School | Dickson | Independent k–12 / combined | 1.1 km | 1,138 | 590 |
| Daramalan College | Dickson | Independent k–12 / combined | 1.4 km | 1,127 | 1,498 |
| Lyneham High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Lyneham | Public high school | 2.1 km | 1,132 | 1,034 |
| Brindabella Christian College Lyneham Campus | Lyneham | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.3 km | 1,154 | 929 |
| Merici College | Braddon | Catholic k–12 / combined | 2.5 km | 1,138 | 992 |
| Campbell High School | Campbell | Public high school | 3.2 km | 1,120 | 420 |
| Canberra Grammar School - Northside ECS | Campbell | Independent k–12 / combined | 4.0 km | — | — |
| Shirley Smith High School | Kenny | Public high school | 4.3 km | 1,078 | 210 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in ACT
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canberra High School | Macquarie | Public high school · 7-10 | 898 | 1,100 |
| Evelyn Scott School (7-10) | Denman Prospect | Public high school · 7-10 | 717 | 1,107 |
| Canberra College | Phillip | Public high school · 11-12 | 1,174 | 1,087 |
| Mount Stromlo High School | Waramanga | Public high school · 7-10 | 846 | 1,085 |
| Campbell High School | Campbell | Public high school · 7-10 | 420 | 1,120 |
| Melrose High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Pearce | Public high school · 7-10 | 776 | 1,079 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.