Narrabundah College is a government co-ed secondary school with a distinctive international focus.
Narrabundah College is a government co-ed secondary school with a distinctive international focus. It offers the International Baccalaureate and French Baccalauréat programs alongside seven languages, drawing students keen on global perspectives. The school is academically intense and supports leadership and global citizenship. It provides targeted support for students with disability and additional learning needs, meaning capable students with varied requirements can access the curriculum.
Narrabundah College draws students from the Narrabundah College.
Narrabundah College is a medium-sized government secondary school with approximately 977 students. It offers education for years 11-12. 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.
Narrabundah 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.
Narrabundah College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 16% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care.
Narrabundah College has a median ATAR of 83.3. The apparent retention rate from Year 10 to Year 12 is 477%, indicating how many students stay through to graduation.
Narrabundah College is located in Narrabundah, ACT, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1131 (91th 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.