Mother Teresa School, Catholic school, Harrison ACT

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It depends on your child's needs and your family's priorities. Mother Teresa School is a Catholic primary school in Harrison, ACT, for K–6. It had 716 students as of 2025 (ACARA). Compare it with nearby schools, and book a tour to see it in person.

Mother Teresa School

Harrison, ACT 2914

Catholic

Co-Ed

Primary

Years: K–6; Primary
Students: 716; ACARA 2025
Annual fees: Not published; Check with the school
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Catering for young learners, the school fosters engagement through innovative and supportive programs.

The school focuses on student mental health through diverse learning opportunities, contemporary teaching strategies, and numerous extra-curricular activities, including performing arts, public speaking, and robotics, while welcoming families from various faith backgrounds supporting its ethos.

School Overview

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School overview facts
School type	Primary	Sector	Catholic
Year levels	K–6	Enrolments	716
Early learning	Yes	Teacher–student ratio	1:17.3
Gender	Co-EdEarly Learning gender not confirmed.	Principal	Not available
Boarding	No	Founded	Not available

School overview facts
School type	Primary
Year levels	K–6
Early learning	Yes
Gender	Co-EdEarly Learning gender not confirmed.
Boarding	No

School overview facts (continued)
Sector	Catholic
Enrolments	716
Teacher–student ratio	1:17.3
Principal	Not available
Founded	Not available

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Mother Teresa School

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Mother Teresa Early Learning Centre Harrison

HARRISON · ACT · SE-00009814

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Quality areas7 areas

QA1Educational program and practice: Exceeding NQS
QA2Children’s health and safety: Meeting NQS
QA3Physical environment: Exceeding NQS
QA4Staffing arrangements: Exceeding NQS
QA5Relationships with children: Exceeding NQS
QA6Collaborative partnerships with families and communities: Exceeding NQS
QA7Governance and leadership: Exceeding NQS

ACECQA · 1 July 2026Report issued: 21 November 2022

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Programme availability is based on reviewed service links and school website evidence. ACECQA register snapshot: 1 July 2026.

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Student composition · 2025

Boys and girls

Boys: 359(50.1%)
Girls: 357(49.9%)

Language background other than English

Another language at home: 35%
English only: 65%
Not stated: 0%

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Mother Teresa School

40 Wimmera St, Harrison ACT 2914

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