TAS · Catholic Primary
St Thomas More's Catholic School
Newstead 7250 · Prep-6
St Thomas More's Catholic School is a Catholic primary school in Newstead, TAS offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1033, it sits in the 61st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 315 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 4% have a language background other than English.
How St Thomas More's Catholic School compares
By ICSEA, St Thomas More's Catholic School ranks 36th of the 157 primary schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 20 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 10th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is East Launceston Primary School, a government primary school 0.6 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. St Thomas More's Catholic School scores 1033 — near average.
Enrolment and location
St Thomas More's Catholic School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
Schools near St Thomas More's Catholic School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Thomas More's Catholic School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Launceston Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · East Launceston | 0.6 km | 1046 | 13 higher | 501 |
| OneSchool Global - Launceston CampusIndependent Combined · Kings Meadows | 0.7 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| The Launceston Preparatory SchoolIndependent Primary · Launceston | 0.9 km | 1143 | 110 higher | 112 |
| Newstead Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Newstead | 1.0 km | 1080 | 47 higher | 93 |
| Scotch Oakburn CollegeIndependent Combined · Newstead | 1.0 km | 1119 | 86 higher | 1,164 |
| Punchbowl Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Newstead | 1.0 km | 1029 | 4 lower | 317 |
| John Calvin SchoolIndependent Combined · Launceston | 1.1 km | 1051 | 18 higher | 112 |
| Scotch Oakburn College - Elphin CampusIndependent Primary · Launceston | 1.2 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Newstead CollegeGovernment Secondary · Newstead | 1.4 km | 947 | 86 lower | 422 |
| Launceston Church Grammar School - Junior CampusIndependent Primary · East Launceston | 1.4 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Thomas More's Catholic School a government school?
No, St Thomas More's Catholic School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Thomas More's Catholic School offer?
St Thomas More's Catholic School offers Prep-6.
What is St Thomas More's Catholic School's ICSEA score?
St Thomas More's Catholic School has an ICSEA score of 1033, placing it in the 61st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Thomas More's Catholic School?
St Thomas More's Catholic School has 315 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Thomas More's Catholic School?
The nearest schools to St Thomas More's Catholic School are East Launceston Primary School (0.6 km), OneSchool Global - Launceston Campus (0.7 km), The Launceston Preparatory School (0.9 km).
Where is St Thomas More's Catholic School located?
St Thomas More's Catholic School is located in Newstead, TAS 7250. Visit the school website at http://www.stm.tas.edu.au.