Canberra College is a government co-ed secondary school in Phillip with a strong performing arts focus, centred around the CCPAC Theatre and Performing Arts Centre.
Canberra College is a government co-ed secondary school in Phillip with a strong performing arts focus, centred around the CCPAC Theatre and Performing Arts Centre. The school offers a Culture and Diversity program to support student learning. It suits families drawn to drama, music, and the arts, as well as those seeking a welcoming environment for students from diverse backgrounds.
The Canberra College is a large government secondary school with approximately 1,174 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.
The Canberra 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.
The Canberra College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.5:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 36% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care.
The Canberra College is located in Phillip, ACT, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1087 (81th 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.