TAS · Government Primary
New Town Primary School
New Town 7008 · K-6
New Town Primary School is a government primary school in New Town, TAS offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1057, it sits in the 71st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 305 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 21% have a language background other than English.
How New Town Primary School compares
By ICSEA, New Town Primary School ranks 23rd of the 157 primary schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 18 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Hobart City 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 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. New Town Primary School scores 1057 — above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For New Town Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the TAS education department.
Schools near New Town Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs New Town Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart City High SchoolGovernment Secondary · New Town | 0.3 km | 987 | 70 lower | 844 |
| Sacred Heart CollegeCatholic Combined · New Town | 0.6 km | 1017 | 40 lower | 934 |
| Hobart City High School Sub-CampusGovernment Secondary · New Town | 0.7 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Lenah Valley Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Lenah Valley | 0.9 km | 1080 | 23 higher | 525 |
| Hilliard Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · West Moonah | 1.1 km | 1012 | 45 lower | 248 |
| Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Lenah Valley | 1.2 km | 1033 | 24 lower | 195 |
| Bowen Road Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Moonah | 1.3 km | 973 | 84 lower | 212 |
| St Therese's Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Moonah | 1.4 km | 1035 | 22 lower | 207 |
| The Friends' SchoolIndependent Combined · North Hobart | 1.7 km | 1149 | 92 higher | 1,269 |
| The Friends' School - Argyle Street CampusIndependent Combined · North Hobart | 1.8 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New Town Primary School a government school?
Yes, New Town Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does New Town Primary School offer?
New Town Primary School offers K-6.
What is New Town Primary School's ICSEA score?
New Town Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1057, placing it in the 71st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend New Town Primary School?
New Town Primary School has 305 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near New Town Primary School?
The nearest schools to New Town Primary School are Hobart City High School (0.3 km), Sacred Heart College (0.6 km), Hobart City High School Sub-Campus (0.7 km).
Where is New Town Primary School located?
New Town Primary School is located in New Town, TAS 7008. Visit the school website at https://newtownprimary.education.tas.edu.au/.