TAS · Independent Combined
Scotch Oakburn College
Newstead 7250 · Prep-12
Scotch Oakburn College is an independent combined school in Newstead, TAS offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1119, it sits in the 89th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,164 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 17% have a language background other than English.
How Scotch Oakburn College compares
By ICSEA, Scotch Oakburn College ranks 6th of the 57 combined schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Punchbowl Primary School, a government primary school 0.5 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. Scotch Oakburn College scores 1119 — above average.
Enrolment and location
Scotch Oakburn College 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.
Schools near Scotch Oakburn College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Scotch Oakburn College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punchbowl Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Newstead | 0.5 km | 1029 | 90 lower | 317 |
| Queechy High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Norwood | 0.7 km | 949 | 170 lower | 575 |
| OneSchool Global - Launceston CampusIndependent Combined · Kings Meadows | 0.7 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| St Thomas More's Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Newstead | 1.0 km | 1033 | 86 lower | 315 |
| Newstead Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Newstead | 1.3 km | 1080 | 39 lower | 93 |
| Norwood Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Norwood | 1.5 km | 1002 | 117 lower | 415 |
| The Launceston Preparatory SchoolIndependent Primary · Launceston | 1.6 km | 1143 | 24 higher | 112 |
| East Launceston Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · East Launceston | 1.6 km | 1046 | 73 lower | 501 |
| Newstead CollegeGovernment Secondary · Newstead | 1.9 km | 947 | 172 lower | 422 |
| John Calvin SchoolIndependent Combined · Launceston | 2.0 km | 1051 | 68 lower | 112 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Scotch Oakburn College a government school?
No, Scotch Oakburn College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Scotch Oakburn College offer?
Scotch Oakburn College offers Prep-12.
What is Scotch Oakburn College's ICSEA score?
Scotch Oakburn College has an ICSEA score of 1119, placing it in the 89th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Scotch Oakburn College?
Scotch Oakburn College has 1,164 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near Scotch Oakburn College?
The nearest schools to Scotch Oakburn College are Punchbowl Primary School (0.5 km), Queechy High School (0.7 km), OneSchool Global - Launceston Campus (0.7 km).
Where is Scotch Oakburn College located?
Scotch Oakburn College is located in Newstead, TAS 7250. Visit the school website at http://www.soc.tas.edu.au.