TAS · Government Primary
Punchbowl Primary School
Newstead 7250 · K-6
Punchbowl Primary School is a government primary school in Newstead, TAS offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1029, it sits in the 59th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 317 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
How Punchbowl Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Punchbowl Primary School ranks 38th of the 157 primary schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 19 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is OneSchool Global - Launceston Campus, an independent combined school 0.4 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. Punchbowl Primary School scores 1029 — near average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Punchbowl Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Punchbowl Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OneSchool Global - Launceston CampusIndependent Combined · Kings Meadows | 0.4 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Scotch Oakburn CollegeIndependent Combined · Newstead | 0.5 km | 1119 | 90 higher | 1,164 |
| Queechy High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Norwood | 0.9 km | 949 | 80 lower | 575 |
| St Thomas More's Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Newstead | 1.0 km | 1033 | 4 higher | 315 |
| Norwood Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Norwood | 1.3 km | 1002 | 27 lower | 415 |
| Newstead Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Newstead | 1.6 km | 1080 | 51 higher | 93 |
| East Launceston Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · East Launceston | 1.6 km | 1046 | 17 higher | 501 |
| John Calvin SchoolIndependent Combined · Launceston | 1.8 km | 1051 | 22 higher | 112 |
| The Launceston Preparatory SchoolIndependent Primary · Launceston | 1.8 km | 1143 | 114 higher | 112 |
| Glen Dhu Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · South Launceston | 1.8 km | 1007 | 22 lower | 341 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Punchbowl Primary School a government school?
Yes, Punchbowl Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Punchbowl Primary School offer?
Punchbowl Primary School offers K-6.
What is Punchbowl Primary School's ICSEA score?
Punchbowl Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1029, placing it in the 59th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Punchbowl Primary School?
Punchbowl Primary School has 317 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Punchbowl Primary School?
The nearest schools to Punchbowl Primary School are OneSchool Global - Launceston Campus (0.4 km), Scotch Oakburn College (0.5 km), Queechy High School (0.9 km).
Where is Punchbowl Primary School located?
Punchbowl Primary School is located in Newstead, TAS 7250. Visit the school website at https://punchbowlprimary.education.tas.edu.au/.