TAS · Government Primary
South Hobart Primary School
South Hobart 7004 · K-6
South Hobart Primary School is a government primary school in South Hobart, TAS offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1137, it sits in the 93rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 436 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 18% have a language background other than English.
How South Hobart Primary School compares
By ICSEA, South Hobart Primary School ranks 5th of the 157 primary schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 17 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Michael's Collegiate School - Junior School Campus, an independent primary school 0.2 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. South Hobart Primary School scores 1137 — above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For South Hobart Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the TAS education department.
About South Hobart
South Hobart Primary School is located in South Hobart, TAS — a suburb with a median household income of $1,787/wk and median rent of $378/wk. Population: 5,886.
View full South Hobart suburb profile →Schools near South Hobart Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs South Hobart Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Collegiate School - Junior School CampusIndependent Primary · Hobart | 0.2 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Goulburn Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · West Hobart | 0.7 km | 1112 | 25 lower | 218 |
| Lansdowne Crescent Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · West Hobart | 1.1 km | 1130 | 7 lower | 404 |
| Princes Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sandy Bay | 1.1 km | 1150 | 13 higher | 343 |
| St Michael's Collegiate School - Middle School CampusIndependent Combined · Hobart | 1.1 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Guilford Young College - Hobart CampusCatholic Secondary · Hobart | 1.2 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| St Virgil's College - St Virgil's Junior SchoolCatholic Primary · Hobart | 1.2 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| St Michael's Collegiate SchoolIndependent Combined · Hobart | 1.2 km | 1125 | 12 lower | 636 |
| Albuera Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Battery Point | 1.3 km | 1133 | 4 lower | 252 |
| St Mary's CollegeCatholic Combined · Hobart | 1.4 km | 1069 | 68 lower | 951 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Hobart Primary School a government school?
Yes, South Hobart Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does South Hobart Primary School offer?
South Hobart Primary School offers K-6.
What is South Hobart Primary School's ICSEA score?
South Hobart Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1137, placing it in the 93rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend South Hobart Primary School?
South Hobart Primary School has 436 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near South Hobart Primary School?
The nearest schools to South Hobart Primary School are St Michael's Collegiate School - Junior School Campus (0.2 km), Goulburn Street Primary School (0.7 km), Lansdowne Crescent Primary School (1.1 km).
Where is South Hobart Primary School located?
South Hobart Primary School is located in South Hobart, TAS 7004. Visit the school website at https://southhobartprimary.education.tas.edu.au/.