Small government primary school (K–6) in Giralang, ACT, serving 268 students.
NAPLAN 11 points below national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Giralang Primary School draws students from the Giralang Primary School.
Giralang Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 53.5/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 50/100, 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 Giralang Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 391 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 484, in line with the national average of 490 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.
Giralang Primary School is a small government primary school with approximately 268 students. It offers education for years K-6. 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.
Giralang Primary 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 53/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Giralang Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 26% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is moderate.
Giralang Primary School is located in Giralang, ACT, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1070 (75th 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.