TAS · Government Primary
Hillcrest Primary School
Devonport 7310 · K-6
Hillcrest Primary School is a government primary school in Devonport, TAS offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 912, it sits in the 13th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 211 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 19% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 3% have a language background other than English.
How Hillcrest Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Hillcrest Primary School ranks 124th of the 157 primary schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Devonport Christian School, an independent primary school 1.0 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. Hillcrest Primary School scores 912 — below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Hillcrest Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the TAS education department.
About Devonport
Hillcrest Primary School is located in Devonport, TAS — a suburb with a median household income of $1,093/wk and median rent of $250/wk. Population: 14,481.
View full Devonport suburb profile →Schools near Hillcrest Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Hillcrest Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonport Christian SchoolIndependent Primary · Don | 1.0 km | 1009 | 97 higher | 377 |
| Reece High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Devonport | 1.6 km | 921 | 9 higher | 520 |
| Miandetta Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Miandetta | 1.6 km | 950 | 38 higher | 322 |
| Nixon Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Devonport | 1.6 km | 921 | 9 higher | 320 |
| Devonport High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Devonport | 1.7 km | 939 | 27 higher | 342 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Devonport | 2.0 km | 1014 | 102 higher | 385 |
| Don CollegeGovernment Secondary · Devonport | 2.2 km | 959 | 47 higher | 672 |
| Devonport Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Devonport | 2.2 km | 914 | 2 higher | 240 |
| St Brendan-Shaw CollegeCatholic Secondary · Devonport | 2.3 km | 1014 | 102 higher | 566 |
| Indie School - DevonportIndependent Secondary · Devonport | 2.5 km | 906 | 6 lower | 312 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hillcrest Primary School a government school?
Yes, Hillcrest Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Hillcrest Primary School offer?
Hillcrest Primary School offers K-6.
What is Hillcrest Primary School's ICSEA score?
Hillcrest Primary School has an ICSEA score of 912, placing it in the 13th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Hillcrest Primary School?
Hillcrest Primary School has 211 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Hillcrest Primary School?
The nearest schools to Hillcrest Primary School are Devonport Christian School (1.0 km), Reece High School (1.6 km), Miandetta Primary School (1.6 km).
Where is Hillcrest Primary School located?
Hillcrest Primary School is located in Devonport, TAS 7310. Visit the school website at https://hillcrestprimary.education.tas.edu.au/.