Dickson College is a co-ed government secondary school with a practical and academic mix.
Dickson College is a co-ed government secondary school with a practical and academic mix. It offers VET and school-based apprenticeships alongside maths enrichment and ANU university extension courses, suiting students with varied ambitions. The college also runs programs for English learners and those entering secondary education mid-stream, with disability support and a refugee bridging program, making it accessible to families with additional learning needs.
Dickson College draws students from the Dickson College.
Dickson College is a medium-sized government secondary school with approximately 899 students. It offers education for years 7-12. 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.
Dickson College 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.
Dickson College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 25% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 90%, which is moderate.
Dickson College is located in Dickson, ACT, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1101 (84th 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.