TAS · Government Primary
East Launceston Primary School
East Launceston 7250 · K-6
East Launceston Primary School is a government primary school in East Launceston, TAS offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1046, it sits in the 67th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 501 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 30% have a language background other than English.
How East Launceston Primary School compares
By ICSEA, East Launceston Primary School ranks 27th of the 157 primary schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 20 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Thomas More's Catholic School, a Catholic primary 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. East Launceston Primary School scores 1046 — near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For East Launceston Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the TAS education department.
About East Launceston
East Launceston Primary School is located in East Launceston, TAS — a suburb with a median household income of $1,885/wk and median rent of $330/wk. Population: 2,270.
View full East Launceston suburb profile →Schools near East Launceston Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs East Launceston Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More's Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Newstead | 0.6 km | 1033 | 13 lower | 315 |
| The Launceston Preparatory SchoolIndependent Primary · Launceston | 0.7 km | 1143 | 97 higher | 112 |
| Scotch Oakburn College - Elphin CampusIndependent Primary · Launceston | 0.8 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| John Calvin SchoolIndependent Combined · Launceston | 0.9 km | 1051 | 5 higher | 112 |
| Launceston Church Grammar School - Junior CampusIndependent Primary · East Launceston | 0.9 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Newstead Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Newstead | 1.2 km | 1080 | 34 higher | 93 |
| Newstead CollegeGovernment Secondary · Newstead | 1.2 km | 947 | 99 lower | 422 |
| OneSchool Global - Launceston CampusIndependent Combined · Kings Meadows | 1.3 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Indie School - Devonport (Launceston Campus)Independent Secondary · Launceston | 1.3 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Launceston | 1.6 km | 1038 | 8 lower | 390 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Launceston Primary School a government school?
Yes, East Launceston Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does East Launceston Primary School offer?
East Launceston Primary School offers K-6.
What is East Launceston Primary School's ICSEA score?
East Launceston Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1046, placing it in the 67th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend East Launceston Primary School?
East Launceston Primary School has 501 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near East Launceston Primary School?
The nearest schools to East Launceston Primary School are St Thomas More's Catholic School (0.6 km), The Launceston Preparatory School (0.7 km), Scotch Oakburn College - Elphin Campus (0.8 km).
Where is East Launceston Primary School located?
East Launceston Primary School is located in East Launceston, TAS 7250. Visit the school website at https://eastlauncestonprimary.education.tas.edu.au/.