Gungahlin College
23 Gozzard Street, 20 Hibberson St, Gungahlin ACT 2914
Gungahlin College is a government secondary school in Gungahlin, ACT for Years 11–12 with about 1,070 students. Its ICSEA is 1,061, 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 the school's website and other public online sources, Gungahlin College is a government senior secondary college in Gungahlin, ACT, catering to years 11-12. It offers ACT BSSS-accredited courses spanning arts and media, business and economics, digital technologies and robotics, health and outdoor education, humanities, world languages, and mathematics, alongside vocational training (VET) and school-based apprenticeship pathways. As one of Canberra's newer colleges, it is noted online for its teaching staff and facilities.
Often praised
- Broad subject specialisations
- Vocational/apprenticeship pathways
- Modern facilities and staff
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgmann Anglican School Valley Campus | Gungahlin | Independent k–12 / combined | 0.8 km | 1,165 | 1,755 |
| Burgmann Anglican School Forde Campus | Forde | Independent k–12 / combined | 1.9 km | — | — |
| Mother Teresa School | Harrison | Catholic k–12 / combined | 2.3 km | 1,102 | 716 |
| Amaroo School (7-10)Gifted class: Gifted class | Amaroo | Public high school | 2.3 km | 1,070 | 1,638 |
| Harrison School (7-10) | Harrison | Public high school | 2.4 km | 1,058 | 1,365 |
| St John Paul II College | Nicholls | Catholic k–12 / combined | 2.9 km | 1,089 | 880 |
| Shirley Smith High School | Kenny | Public high school | 3.4 km | 1,078 | 210 |
| Gold Creek School (7-10) | Nicholls | Public high school | 3.4 km | 1,052 | 1,261 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison School (7-10) | Harrison | Public high school · 7-10 | 1,365 | 1,058 |
| Belconnen High School | Hawker | Public high school · 7-10 | 636 | 1,066 |
| University Of Canberra High School Kaleen | Kaleen | Public high school · 7-10 | 571 | 1,056 |
| University Of Canberra Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra | Belconnen | Public high school · 11-12 | 781 | 1,066 |
| Amaroo School (7-10)Gifted class: Gifted class | Amaroo | Public high school · 7-10 | 1,638 | 1,070 |
| Gold Creek School (7-10) | Nicholls | Public high school · 7-10 | 1,261 | 1,052 |
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.