Amaroo is a tight-knit government school in Amaroo that combines academic breadth with a strong environmental focus.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Amaroo is a tight-knit government school in Amaroo that combines academic breadth with a strong environmental focus. The school operates an Apollo Program for gifted and talented learners, alongside dedicated support for students with disability. Its defining feature is a genuine commitment to sustainability: the school runs the ACT's largest solar installation, a working wind turbine, and a productive vegetable garden that feeds into its healthy food canteen. Students experience real-world environmental learning rather than theory alone. The pastoral atmosphere and community feel make it a good fit for families seeking academic stretch alongside values-based education grounded in practical action.
Amaroo School draws students from the Amaroo School (P-6) (and 1 more zone).
Amaroo School has an overall SchoolRank score of 52.3/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 52/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1070, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Amaroo School, Year 3 students averaged 393 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 481, in line with the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 541, in line with the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 562, in line with the national average of 569 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Amaroo School is a large government combined school with approximately 1,638 students. It offers education for years K-10. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Amaroo School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school has a value score of 55/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Amaroo School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 24% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 88%, which is moderate.
Amaroo School is located in Amaroo, ACT, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1070 (76th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.