TAS · Government Primary
Bowen Road Primary School
Moonah 7009 · K-6
Bowen Road Primary School is a government primary school in Moonah, TAS offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 973, it sits in the 34th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 212 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 12% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 35% have a language background other than English.
How Bowen Road Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Bowen Road Primary School ranks 75th 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 13th-highest ICSEA and the 13th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Hobart City High School Sub-Campus, a government secondary 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. Bowen Road Primary School scores 973 — near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Bowen Road Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the TAS education department.
About Moonah
Bowen Road Primary School is located in Moonah, TAS — a suburb with a median household income of $1,421/wk and median rent of $330/wk. Population: 5,884.
View full Moonah suburb profile →Schools near Bowen Road Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Bowen Road Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart City High School Sub-CampusGovernment Secondary · New Town | 0.6 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Hobart City High SchoolGovernment Secondary · New Town | 1.0 km | 987 | 14 higher | 844 |
| New Town Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · New Town | 1.3 km | 1057 | 84 higher | 305 |
| Moonah Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Derwent Park | 1.4 km | 942 | 31 lower | 214 |
| St Therese's Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Moonah | 1.4 km | 1035 | 62 higher | 207 |
| Sacred Heart CollegeCatholic Combined · New Town | 1.7 km | 1017 | 44 higher | 934 |
| Hilliard Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · West Moonah | 1.8 km | 1012 | 39 higher | 248 |
| Tasmanian eSchoolGovernment Combined · Derwent Park | 2.0 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Goodwood Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Derwent Park | 2.1 km | 861 | 112 lower | 101 |
| Lenah Valley Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Lenah Valley | 2.1 km | 1080 | 107 higher | 525 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bowen Road Primary School a government school?
Yes, Bowen Road Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Bowen Road Primary School offer?
Bowen Road Primary School offers K-6.
What is Bowen Road Primary School's ICSEA score?
Bowen Road Primary School has an ICSEA score of 973, placing it in the 34th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Bowen Road Primary School?
Bowen Road Primary School has 212 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Bowen Road Primary School?
The nearest schools to Bowen Road Primary School are Hobart City High School Sub-Campus (0.6 km), Hobart City High School (1.0 km), New Town Primary School (1.3 km).
Where is Bowen Road Primary School located?
Bowen Road Primary School is located in Moonah, TAS 7009. Visit the school website at https://bowenroadprimary.education.tas.edu.au/.