Marist College Canberra
27 Marr Street, Pearce ACT 2607
Marist College Canberra is an independent secondary school in Pearce, ACT for Years 11–12 with about 1,852 students. Its ICSEA is 1,142, 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
Drawn from public online sources: Marist College Canberra in Pearce is a Catholic, Marist boys' school with the motto Strong Minds, Gentle Hearts. It uses an explicit teaching model tailored to boys' needs and offers over 60 co-curricular activities, six sporting fields and regular theatre performances. Students contribute many volunteer hours through community partnerships, and the college welcomes all faiths and cultures.
Often praised
- Boy-centred teaching
- 60+ co-curricular activities
- Community service focus
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Pearce | Public high school | 0.4 km | 1,079 | 776 |
| Canberra Christian School | Mawson | Independent k–12 / combined | 0.9 km | 1,087 | 228 |
| Canberra College | Phillip | Public high school | 2.1 km | 1,087 | 1,174 |
| Mount Stromlo High School | Waramanga | Public high school | 3.1 km | 1,085 | 846 |
| Wanniassa School (7-10) | Wanniassa | Public high school | 3.9 km | 991 | 538 |
| Alfred Deakin High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Deakin | Public high school | 3.9 km | 1,132 | 881 |
| Namadgi School | Kambah | Public high school | 4.1 km | 978 | 578 |
| Islamic School of Canberra | Weston | Independent k–12 / combined | 4.2 km | 1,073 | 455 |
About this data
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