Taroona Primary School
Taroona Primary School is a government primary school in Taroona, TAS offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1149, it sits in the 95th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 274 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 16% have a language background other than English.
Taroona TAS 7053. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Taroona Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Taroona Primary School ranks 2nd of the 157 primary schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Taroona High School, a government secondary school 0.3 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 against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Taroona Primary School scores 1149, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Taroona Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the TAS education department.
About Taroona
Taroona Primary School is located in Taroona, TAS, a suburb with a median household income of $1,845/wk and median rent of $420/wk. Population: 3,121.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Taroona suburb profileSchools near Taroona Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Taroona Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taroona High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Taroona | 0.3 km | 1119 | 30 lower | 1,134 |
| Fahan SchoolIndependent Combined · Sandy Bay | 3.0 km | 1154 | 5 higher | 419 |
| Sandy Bay Infant SchoolGovernment Primary · Sandy Bay | 3.7 km | 1131 | 18 lower | 84 |
| Waimea Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sandy Bay | 4.0 km | 1135 | 14 lower | 359 |
| Hobart CollegeGovernment Secondary · Mount Nelson | 4.0 km | 1049 | 100 lower | 1,369 |
| Mount Nelson Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Nelson | 4.2 km | 1107 | 42 lower | 233 |
| The Hutchins SchoolIndependent Combined · Sandy Bay | 4.5 km | 1140 | 9 lower | 986 |
| Mount Carmel CollegeCatholic Combined · Sandy Bay | 4.9 km | 1077 | 72 lower | 572 |
| Kingston High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kingston | 5.0 km | 1000 | 149 lower | 577 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Taroona Primary School a government school?
Yes, Taroona Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Taroona Primary School offer?
Taroona Primary School offers K-6.
What is Taroona Primary School's ICSEA score?
Taroona Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1149, placing it in the 95th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Taroona Primary School?
Taroona Primary School has 274 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Taroona Primary School?
The nearest schools to Taroona Primary School are Taroona High School (0.3 km), Fahan School (3.0 km), Sandy Bay Infant School (3.7 km).
Where is Taroona Primary School located?
Taroona Primary School is located in Taroona, TAS 7053. Visit the school website at https://www.taroonaprimary.education.tas.edu.au/.