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Government School

Shirley Smith High School

Secondary school in Kenny, ACT

210
Students (2025)
1078
ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
10:1
Student:Teacher
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About Shirley Smith High School

Shirley Smith High School is a government secondary school located in Kenny, Canberra. As an ACT public school, it provides quality education to the local community, catering to students from 7-8.

With 210 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 1078 (78th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 10:1 supports quality learning outcomes.

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🎓 School Details

  • Type Government
  • Level Secondary (7-8)
  • Gender Co-educational
  • Students (2025) 210 enrolled
  • Teaching Staff 21 (20.2 FTE)
  • Non-Teaching Staff 13 (10.6 FTE)
  • ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 1078 (78th percentile)
  • Indigenous Students 3%

📊 Student Demographics

Gender
Boys: 104 (50%)
Girls: 106 (50%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 45%?Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 55%
ICSEA Distribution?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
12%
21%
31%
36%
Bottom 12% Lower 21% Upper 31% Top 36%