St Edmund's College is an independent boys school shaped by Edmund Rice Catholic tradition.
NAPLAN 14 points below national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
St Edmund's College is an independent boys school shaped by Edmund Rice Catholic tradition. It offers a Gifted and Talented program alongside practical vocational education pathways, supported by diverse learning services and tutoring. The school is known for a strongly pastoral culture, structured environment, and broad cultural, sporting and spiritual programs. Facilities include the Blessed Sacrament Chapel and The Pines Tuross retreat. It suits families valuing traditional Catholic education, those seeking tailored support for able or struggling learners, and boys wanting both academic and hands-on vocational options.
St Edmund's College Canberra is also known as SEC Canberra and St Edmund's Canberra.
St Edmund's College Canberra has an overall SchoolRank score of 44.6/100, rated "Slightly below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B− (Slightly below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1080 (79th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at St Edmund's College Canberra, Year 5 students averaged 475 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 530, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 551, 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.
St Edmund's College Canberra is a medium-sized Independent combined school with approximately 935 students. It offers education for years 4-12. As an Independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
St Edmund's College Canberra has approximate annual tuition fees of $10,532. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school grades C+ (Below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
St Edmund's College Canberra has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 31% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 87%, which is below average.
The Year 12 completion rate is 80%.
St Edmund's College Canberra is located in Griffith, ACT, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1080 (79th 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.