TAS · Government Primary
Mowbray Heights Primary School
Mowbray 7248 · K-6
Mowbray Heights Primary School is a government primary school in Mowbray, TAS offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 925, it sits in the 17th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 494 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 10% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 41% have a language background other than English.
How Mowbray Heights Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Mowbray Heights Primary School ranks 109th of the 157 primary schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Launceston Church Grammar School, an independent secondary school 0.7 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. Mowbray Heights Primary School scores 925 — below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Mowbray Heights Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the TAS education department.
Schools near Mowbray Heights Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mowbray Heights Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston Church Grammar SchoolIndependent Secondary · Mowbray | 0.7 km | 1094 | 169 higher | 723 |
| Mastery Schools Australia - LauncestonIndependent Combined · Newnham | 1.0 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Invermay | 1.4 km | 984 | 59 higher | 282 |
| East Tamar Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mayfield | 1.7 km | 863 | 62 lower | 336 |
| Australian Christian College - LauncestonIndependent Combined · Newnham | 2.0 km | 1011 | 86 higher | 129 |
| Invermay Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Invermay | 2.1 km | 925 | same | 295 |
| Launceston Big Picture SchoolGovernment Secondary · Invermay | 2.8 km | 1000 | 75 higher | 95 |
| Riverside High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Riverside | 2.9 km | 1009 | 84 higher | 624 |
| Brooks High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Rocherlea | 2.9 km | 886 | 39 lower | 451 |
| Riverside Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Riverside | 3.0 km | 1018 | 93 higher | 673 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mowbray Heights Primary School a government school?
Yes, Mowbray Heights Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Mowbray Heights Primary School offer?
Mowbray Heights Primary School offers K-6.
What is Mowbray Heights Primary School's ICSEA score?
Mowbray Heights Primary School has an ICSEA score of 925, placing it in the 17th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mowbray Heights Primary School?
Mowbray Heights Primary School has 494 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mowbray Heights Primary School?
The nearest schools to Mowbray Heights Primary School are Launceston Church Grammar School (0.7 km), Mastery Schools Australia - Launceston (1.0 km), St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School (1.4 km).
Where is Mowbray Heights Primary School located?
Mowbray Heights Primary School is located in Mowbray, TAS 7248. Visit the school website at https://mowbrayheightsprimary.education.tas.edu.au/.