TAS · Government Primary
Austins Ferry Primary School
Claremont 7011 · K-6
Austins Ferry Primary School is a government primary school in Claremont, TAS offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 894, it sits in the 9th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 416 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 25% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
How Austins Ferry Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Austins Ferry Primary School ranks 134th of the 157 primary schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Holy Rosary Catholic School, a Catholic primary school 0.9 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. Austins Ferry Primary School scores 894 — below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Austins Ferry Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the TAS education department.
Schools near Austins Ferry Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Austins Ferry Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Rosary Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Claremont | 0.9 km | 977 | 83 higher | 374 |
| Claremont CollegeGovernment Secondary · Claremont | 1.5 km | 907 | 13 higher | 467 |
| St Virgil's CollegeCatholic Combined · Austins Ferry | 1.6 km | 1024 | 130 higher | 792 |
| Windermere Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Claremont | 2.2 km | 902 | 8 higher | 452 |
| St Francis Flexible Learning CentreCatholic Secondary · Chigwell | 2.2 km | 866 | 28 lower | 172 |
| OneSchool Global TasIndependent Combined · Claremont | 2.4 km | 970 | 76 higher | 92 |
| Rosetta Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Rosetta | 4.4 km | 965 | 71 higher | 309 |
| JRLF - Herdsmans Cove Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Herdsmans Cove | 4.5 km | 772 | 122 lower | 144 |
| Montrose Bay High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Rosetta | 4.5 km | 903 | 9 higher | 498 |
| JRLF - East Derwent Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Bridgewater | 4.7 km | 800 | 94 lower | 337 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austins Ferry Primary School a government school?
Yes, Austins Ferry Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Austins Ferry Primary School offer?
Austins Ferry Primary School offers K-6.
What is Austins Ferry Primary School's ICSEA score?
Austins Ferry Primary School has an ICSEA score of 894, placing it in the 9th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Austins Ferry Primary School?
Austins Ferry Primary School has 416 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Austins Ferry Primary School?
The nearest schools to Austins Ferry Primary School are Holy Rosary Catholic School (0.9 km), Claremont College (1.5 km), St Virgil's College (1.6 km).
Where is Austins Ferry Primary School located?
Austins Ferry Primary School is located in Claremont, TAS 7011. Visit the school website at https://austinsferryprimary.education.tas.edu.au/.