TAS · Government Primary
Princes Street Primary School
Sandy Bay 7005 · K-6
Princes Street Primary School is a government primary school in Sandy Bay, TAS offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1150, it sits in the 95th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 343 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 30% have a language background other than English.
How Princes Street Primary School compares
Princes Street Primary School has the highest ICSEA of the 157 primary schools in TAS that report one. Of the 17 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Michael's Collegiate School - Junior School Campus, an independent primary school 1.0 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. Princes Street Primary School scores 1150 — well above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Princes Street Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the TAS education department.
About Sandy Bay
Princes Street Primary School is located in Sandy Bay, TAS — a suburb with a median household income of $1,915/wk and median rent of $418/wk. Population: 12,315.
View full Sandy Bay suburb profile →Schools near Princes Street Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Princes Street Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Collegiate School - Junior School CampusIndependent Primary · Hobart | 1.0 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Albuera Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Battery Point | 1.1 km | 1133 | 17 lower | 252 |
| South Hobart Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · South Hobart | 1.1 km | 1137 | 13 lower | 436 |
| Mount Carmel CollegeCatholic Combined · Sandy Bay | 1.2 km | 1077 | 73 lower | 572 |
| St Michael's Collegiate School - Middle School CampusIndependent Combined · Hobart | 1.2 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| The Hutchins SchoolIndependent Combined · Sandy Bay | 1.2 km | 1140 | 10 lower | 986 |
| Goulburn Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · West Hobart | 1.3 km | 1112 | 38 lower | 218 |
| St Michael's Collegiate SchoolIndependent Combined · Hobart | 1.3 km | 1125 | 25 lower | 636 |
| Mount Nelson Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Nelson | 1.6 km | 1107 | 43 lower | 233 |
| Guilford Young College - Hobart CampusCatholic Secondary · Hobart | 1.8 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Princes Street Primary School a government school?
Yes, Princes Street Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Princes Street Primary School offer?
Princes Street Primary School offers K-6.
What is Princes Street Primary School's ICSEA score?
Princes Street Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1150, placing it in the 95th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Princes Street Primary School?
Princes Street Primary School has 343 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Princes Street Primary School?
The nearest schools to Princes Street Primary School are St Michael's Collegiate School - Junior School Campus (1.0 km), Albuera Street Primary School (1.1 km), South Hobart Primary School (1.1 km).
Where is Princes Street Primary School located?
Princes Street Primary School is located in Sandy Bay, TAS 7005. Visit the school website at https://princesstreetprimary.education.tas.edu.au/.