TAS · Government Primary
Nixon Street Primary School
Devonport 7310 · K-6
Nixon Street Primary School is a government primary school in Devonport, TAS offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 921, it sits in the 15th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 320 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 16% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 3% have a language background other than English.
How Nixon Street Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Nixon Street Primary School ranks 114th 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 5th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Don College, a government secondary 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. Nixon Street Primary School scores 921 — below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Nixon Street Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the TAS education department.
About Devonport
Nixon Street 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 Nixon Street Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Nixon Street Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don CollegeGovernment Secondary · Devonport | 0.7 km | 959 | 38 higher | 672 |
| St Brendan-Shaw CollegeCatholic Secondary · Devonport | 0.7 km | 1014 | 93 higher | 566 |
| Devonport High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Devonport | 1.0 km | 939 | 18 higher | 342 |
| Devonport Christian SchoolIndependent Primary · Don | 1.6 km | 1009 | 88 higher | 377 |
| Hillcrest Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Devonport | 1.6 km | 912 | 9 lower | 211 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Devonport | 1.6 km | 1014 | 93 higher | 385 |
| Devonport Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Devonport | 1.8 km | 914 | 7 lower | 240 |
| Indie School - DevonportIndependent Secondary · Devonport | 1.8 km | 906 | 15 lower | 312 |
| Reece High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Devonport | 2.1 km | 921 | same | 520 |
| Miandetta Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Miandetta | 2.6 km | 950 | 29 higher | 322 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nixon Street Primary School a government school?
Yes, Nixon Street Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Nixon Street Primary School offer?
Nixon Street Primary School offers K-6.
What is Nixon Street Primary School's ICSEA score?
Nixon Street Primary School has an ICSEA score of 921, placing it in the 15th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Nixon Street Primary School?
Nixon Street Primary School has 320 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Nixon Street Primary School?
The nearest schools to Nixon Street Primary School are Don College (0.7 km), St Brendan-Shaw College (0.7 km), Devonport High School (1.0 km).
Where is Nixon Street Primary School located?
Nixon Street Primary School is located in Devonport, TAS 7310. Visit the school website at https://nixonstreetprimary.education.tas.edu.au/.