Government combined school (K–10) in Holt, ACT; 742 students.
NAPLAN well below national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Kingsford Smith School is also known as KSS Holt.
Kingsford Smith School draws students from the Kingsford Smith School (P-6) (and 1 more zone).
Kingsford Smith School has an overall SchoolRank score of 42.1/100, rated "Slightly below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades C+ (Below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 991 (43rd percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Kingsford Smith School, Year 3 students averaged 354 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 468, below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 486, well below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 532, below 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.
Kingsford Smith School is a medium-sized government combined school with approximately 742 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.
Kingsford Smith 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 grades C+ (Below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Kingsford Smith School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.2:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 33% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 84%, which is below average.
Kingsford Smith School is located in Holt, ACT, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 991 (43rd percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.