TAS · Government Primary
Glenorchy Primary School
Glenorchy 7010 · K-6
Glenorchy Primary School is a government primary school in Glenorchy, TAS offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 896, it sits in the 10th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 261 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 21% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 36% have a language background other than English.
How Glenorchy Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Glenorchy Primary School ranks 132nd of the 157 primary schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 12 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 11th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Guilford Young College, a Catholic secondary school 0.5 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. Glenorchy Primary School scores 896 — below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Glenorchy Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the TAS education department.
Schools near Glenorchy Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Glenorchy Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford Young CollegeCatholic Secondary · Glenorchy | 0.5 km | 1020 | 124 higher | 839 |
| Indie School - GlenorchyIndependent Secondary · Glenorchy | 1.1 km | 947 | 51 higher | 270 |
| Montrose Bay High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Rosetta | 1.2 km | 903 | 7 higher | 498 |
| Rosetta Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Rosetta | 1.3 km | 965 | 69 higher | 309 |
| Cosgrove High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Glenorchy | 1.4 km | 867 | 29 lower | 313 |
| Springfield Gardens Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · West Moonah | 2.0 km | 918 | 22 higher | 192 |
| Goodwood Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Derwent Park | 2.1 km | 861 | 35 lower | 101 |
| Dominic CollegeCatholic Combined · Glenorchy | 2.1 km | 1018 | 122 higher | 1,007 |
| Tasmanian eSchoolGovernment Combined · Derwent Park | 2.1 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Moonah Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Derwent Park | 2.5 km | 942 | 46 higher | 214 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glenorchy Primary School a government school?
Yes, Glenorchy Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Glenorchy Primary School offer?
Glenorchy Primary School offers K-6.
What is Glenorchy Primary School's ICSEA score?
Glenorchy Primary School has an ICSEA score of 896, placing it in the 10th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Glenorchy Primary School?
Glenorchy Primary School has 261 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near Glenorchy Primary School?
The nearest schools to Glenorchy Primary School are Guilford Young College (0.5 km), Indie School - Glenorchy (1.1 km), Montrose Bay High School (1.2 km).
Where is Glenorchy Primary School located?
Glenorchy Primary School is located in Glenorchy, TAS 7010. Visit the school website at https://glenorchyprimary.education.tas.edu.au/.