TAS · Government Primary
Waimea Heights Primary School
Sandy Bay 7005 · K-6
Waimea Heights Primary School is a government primary school in Sandy Bay, TAS offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1135, it sits in the 92nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 359 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 31% have a language background other than English.
How Waimea Heights Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Waimea Heights Primary School ranks 6th of the 157 primary schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 15 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is The Hutchins School, an independent combined 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. Waimea Heights Primary School scores 1135 — above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Waimea Heights Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the TAS education department.
About Sandy Bay
Waimea Heights 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 Waimea Heights Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Waimea Heights Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hutchins SchoolIndependent Combined · Sandy Bay | 0.6 km | 1140 | 5 higher | 986 |
| Mount Carmel CollegeCatholic Combined · Sandy Bay | 0.9 km | 1077 | 58 lower | 572 |
| Sandy Bay Infant SchoolGovernment Primary · Sandy Bay | 1.0 km | 1131 | 4 lower | 84 |
| Mount Nelson Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Nelson | 1.3 km | 1107 | 28 lower | 233 |
| Fahan SchoolIndependent Combined · Sandy Bay | 1.5 km | 1154 | 19 higher | 419 |
| Hobart CollegeGovernment Secondary · Mount Nelson | 1.8 km | 1049 | 86 lower | 1,369 |
| Princes Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sandy Bay | 1.9 km | 1150 | 15 higher | 343 |
| Albuera Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Battery Point | 2.2 km | 1133 | 2 lower | 252 |
| St Michael's Collegiate School - Middle School CampusIndependent Combined · Hobart | 2.5 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| St Michael's Collegiate SchoolIndependent Combined · Hobart | 2.6 km | 1125 | 10 lower | 636 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Waimea Heights Primary School a government school?
Yes, Waimea Heights Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Waimea Heights Primary School offer?
Waimea Heights Primary School offers K-6.
What is Waimea Heights Primary School's ICSEA score?
Waimea Heights Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1135, placing it in the 92nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Waimea Heights Primary School?
Waimea Heights Primary School has 359 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Waimea Heights Primary School?
The nearest schools to Waimea Heights Primary School are The Hutchins School (0.6 km), Mount Carmel College (0.9 km), Sandy Bay Infant School (1.0 km).
Where is Waimea Heights Primary School located?
Waimea Heights Primary School is located in Sandy Bay, TAS 7005. Visit the school website at https://waimeaheightsprimary.education.tas.edu.au/.