Majura Primary School
101 Knox Street, Watson ACT 2602
Majura Primary School is a government primary school in Watson, ACT from Prep to Year 6 with about 675 students. Its ICSEA is 1,135, 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, Majura Primary School is a government primary school in Watson, ACT, serving Preschool to Year 6 on Ngunnawal Country since 1963. The school follows the Australian Curriculum and Early Years Learning Framework, with specialist programs in Music, Arts, Sustainability, Physical Education, and Kitchen Garden, plus a Small Group Program. It's noted for strong parent and community involvement, including an active P&C, canteen, and before/after-school care, and is currently undergoing ACT Government-funded modernisation and expansion.
Often praised
- Music, arts and kitchen garden specialists
- Strong parent and community involvement
- Ongoing modernisation and expansion
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosary Primary School | Watson | Catholic primary | 0.8 km | 1,121 | 369 |
| Blue Gum Community School | Hackett | Independent primary | 1.5 km | 1,164 | 167 |
| North Ainslie Primary School | Ainslie | Public primary | 1.9 km | 1,145 | 527 |
| Emmaus Christian School | Dickson | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.0 km | 1,138 | 590 |
| Daramalan College | Dickson | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.2 km | 1,127 | 1,498 |
| Brindabella Christian College Lyneham Campus | Lyneham | Independent k–12 / combined | 2.7 km | 1,154 | 929 |
| Lyneham Primary School | Lyneham | Public primary | 3.0 km | 1,135 | 498 |
| St Joseph's Primary School | O'Connor | Catholic primary | 3.5 km | 1,130 | 334 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyneham Primary School | Lyneham | Public primary · P-6 | 498 | 1,135 |
| Campbell Primary School | Campbell | Public primary · P-6 | 267 | 1,136 |
| Red Hill Primary School | Red Hill | Public primary · P-6 | 720 | 1,133 |
| Mawson Primary School | Mawson | Public primary · P-6 | 542 | 1,139 |
| Ainslie School | Braddon | Public primary · P-6 | 351 | 1,130 |
| Hawker Primary School | Hawker | Public primary · P-6 | 331 | 1,129 |
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.