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Canberra High School

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It depends on your child's needs and your family's priorities. Canberra High School is a government secondary school in Macquarie, ACT, for Years 7–10. It had 898 students as of 2025 (ACARA). Compare it with nearby schools, check its school zone, and book a tour to see it in person.

Canberra High School

Macquarie, ACT 2614

Government
Co-Ed
Secondary
Years
7–10
Secondary
Students
898
ACARA 2025
Annual fees
Not published
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A diverse community fostering independent learners, confident, creative, and active citizens.

Canberra High School nurtures a diverse community of independent learners, engaging in innovative learning and fostering respectful relationships. The Athlete Development Program supports young athletes, while various pathways encourage academic success and personal growth.

School Overview

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School overview facts
School typeSecondarySectorGovernment
Year levels7–10Enrolments898
Early learningNot confirmedTeacher–student ratio1:13.5
GenderCo-EdPrincipalNot available
BoardingNoFoundedNot available
School overview facts
School typeSecondary
Year levels7–10
Early learningNot confirmed
GenderCo-Ed
BoardingNo
School overview facts (continued)
SectorGovernment
Enrolments898
Teacher–student ratio1:13.5
PrincipalNot available
FoundedNot available

Enrolment history

Enrolments from 2021 to 2025Bar chart of reported student totals. Exact figures and reporting details are available in the table below. Missing figures have no bar.09132021: 872 students · Years 7–1020212022: 900 students · Years 7–1020222023: 913 students · Years 7–1020232024: 874 students · Years 7–1020242025: 898 students · Years 7–102025

Student composition · 2025

Boys and girls

Boys
442(49.2%)
Girls
456(50.8%)

Language background other than English

Another language at home
37%
English only
62%
Not stated
0%

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Canberra High School

Bindubi Street, Macquarie ACT 2614

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