TAS · Independent Primary
The Cottage School
Bellerive 7018 · Prep-6
The Cottage School is an independent primary school in Bellerive, TAS offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1113, it sits in the 87th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 77 enrolled students, with approximately 7 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 3% have a language background other than English.
How The Cottage School compares
By ICSEA, The Cottage School ranks 10th of the 157 primary schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 15 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 14th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Bellerive Primary School, a government primary school 0.4 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. The Cottage School scores 1113 — above average.
Enrolment and location
The Cottage School is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Bellerive
The Cottage School is located in Bellerive, TAS — a suburb with a median household income of $1,461/wk and median rent of $360/wk. Population: 4,945.
View full Bellerive suburb profile →Schools near The Cottage School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs The Cottage School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellerive Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bellerive | 0.4 km | 1060 | 53 lower | 458 |
| Corpus Christi Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Bellerive | 0.6 km | 1060 | 53 lower | 413 |
| Rosny CollegeGovernment Secondary · Rosny Park | 0.7 km | 987 | 126 lower | 968 |
| Rose Bay High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Rose Bay | 1.7 km | 982 | 131 lower | 533 |
| Montagu Bay Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Montagu Bay | 1.7 km | 1081 | 32 lower | 318 |
| Clarence High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Bellerive | 1.8 km | 1021 | 92 lower | 626 |
| Warrane Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Warrane | 2.0 km | 904 | 209 lower | 158 |
| Lindisfarne Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Lindisfarne | 2.6 km | 1060 | 53 lower | 331 |
| Southern Support SchoolGovernment Combined · Howrah | 2.8 km | 948 | 165 lower | 99 |
| Howrah Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Howrah | 2.9 km | 1057 | 56 lower | 630 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Cottage School a government school?
No, The Cottage School is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does The Cottage School offer?
The Cottage School offers Prep-6.
What is The Cottage School's ICSEA score?
The Cottage School has an ICSEA score of 1113, placing it in the 87th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend The Cottage School?
The Cottage School has 77 enrolled students, with approximately 7 students per teacher.
What schools are near The Cottage School?
The nearest schools to The Cottage School are Bellerive Primary School (0.4 km), Corpus Christi Catholic School (0.6 km), Rosny College (0.7 km).
Where is The Cottage School located?
The Cottage School is located in Bellerive, TAS 7018. Visit the school website at http://www.cottageschool.tas.edu.au.