TAS · Government Primary
Moonah Primary School
Derwent Park 7009 · K-6
Moonah Primary School is a government primary school in Derwent Park, TAS offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 942, it sits in the 22nd percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 214 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 14% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 26% have a language background other than English.
How Moonah Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Moonah Primary School ranks 101st of the 157 primary schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 10th-highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Tasmanian eSchool, a government combined school 0.7 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. Moonah Primary School scores 942 — below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Moonah Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the TAS education department.
About Derwent Park
Moonah Primary School is located in Derwent Park, TAS — a suburb with a median household income of $1,190/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 872.
View full Derwent Park suburb profile →Schools near Moonah Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Moonah Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tasmanian eSchoolGovernment Combined · Derwent Park | 0.7 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Goodwood Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Derwent Park | 0.7 km | 861 | 81 lower | 101 |
| St Therese's Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Moonah | 1.1 km | 1035 | 93 higher | 207 |
| Cosgrove High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Glenorchy | 1.1 km | 867 | 75 lower | 313 |
| Bowen Road Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Moonah | 1.4 km | 973 | 31 higher | 212 |
| Indie School - GlenorchyIndependent Secondary · Glenorchy | 1.4 km | 947 | 5 higher | 270 |
| Hobart City High School Sub-CampusGovernment Secondary · New Town | 1.5 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Hilliard Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · West Moonah | 1.9 km | 1012 | 70 higher | 248 |
| Hobart City High SchoolGovernment Secondary · New Town | 1.9 km | 987 | 45 higher | 844 |
| Springfield Gardens Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · West Moonah | 2.0 km | 918 | 24 lower | 192 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Moonah Primary School a government school?
Yes, Moonah Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Moonah Primary School offer?
Moonah Primary School offers K-6.
What is Moonah Primary School's ICSEA score?
Moonah Primary School has an ICSEA score of 942, placing it in the 22nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Moonah Primary School?
Moonah Primary School has 214 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Moonah Primary School?
The nearest schools to Moonah Primary School are Tasmanian eSchool (0.7 km), Goodwood Primary School (0.7 km), St Therese's Catholic School (1.1 km).
Where is Moonah Primary School located?
Moonah Primary School is located in Derwent Park, TAS 7009. Visit the school website at https://moonahprimary.education.tas.edu.au/.