TAS · Government Primary
Somerset Primary School
Somerset 7322 · K-6
Somerset Primary School is a government primary school in Somerset, TAS offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 926, it sits in the 17th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 370 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 20% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 2% have a language background other than English.
How Somerset Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Somerset Primary School ranks 108th of the 157 primary schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Australian Christian College - Burnie, an independent combined 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. Somerset Primary School scores 926 — below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Somerset Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the TAS education department.
Schools near Somerset Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Somerset Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Christian College - BurnieIndependent Combined · Somerset | 1.0 km | 979 | 53 higher | 28 |
| Burnie High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Cooee | 4.0 km | 951 | 25 higher | 502 |
| Cooee Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Cooee | 4.0 km | 984 | 58 higher | 174 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Somerset Primary School a government school?
Yes, Somerset Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Somerset Primary School offer?
Somerset Primary School offers K-6.
What is Somerset Primary School's ICSEA score?
Somerset Primary School has an ICSEA score of 926, placing it in the 17th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Somerset Primary School?
Somerset Primary School has 370 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Somerset Primary School?
The nearest schools to Somerset Primary School are Australian Christian College - Burnie (1.0 km), Burnie High School (4.0 km), Cooee Primary School (4.0 km).
Where is Somerset Primary School located?
Somerset Primary School is located in Somerset, TAS 7322. Visit the school website at https://somersetprimary.education.tas.edu.au/.