TAS · Government Primary
JRLF - East Derwent Primary School
Bridgewater 7030 · K-6
JRLF - East Derwent Primary School is a government primary school in Bridgewater, TAS offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 800, it sits in the 3rd percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 337 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 45% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 3% have a language background other than English.
How JRLF - East Derwent Primary School compares
By ICSEA, JRLF - East Derwent Primary School ranks 154th of the 157 primary schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Paul's Catholic School, a Catholic primary 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. JRLF - East Derwent Primary School scores 800 — well below average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near JRLF - East Derwent Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs JRLF - East Derwent Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Bridgewater | 0.7 km | 895 | 95 higher | 178 |
| JRLF - Senior SchoolGovernment Secondary · Bridgewater | 1.1 km | 800 | same | 315 |
| JRLF - Herdsmans Cove Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Herdsmans Cove | 1.3 km | 772 | 28 lower | 144 |
| JRLF - Gagebrook Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Gagebrook | 2.2 km | 787 | 13 lower | 123 |
| Northern Christian SchoolIndependent Primary · Bridgewater | 2.6 km | 952 | 152 higher | 149 |
| St Virgil's CollegeCatholic Combined · Austins Ferry | 3.4 km | 1024 | 224 higher | 792 |
| Brighton High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Brighton | 4.4 km | 921 | 121 higher | 133 |
| Austins Ferry Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Claremont | 4.7 km | 894 | 94 higher | 416 |
| Brighton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Brighton | 5.0 km | 910 | 110 higher | 507 |
| Holy Rosary Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Claremont | 5.1 km | 977 | 177 higher | 374 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is JRLF - East Derwent Primary School a government school?
Yes, JRLF - East Derwent Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does JRLF - East Derwent Primary School offer?
JRLF - East Derwent Primary School offers K-6.
What is JRLF - East Derwent Primary School's ICSEA score?
JRLF - East Derwent Primary School has an ICSEA score of 800, placing it in the 3rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend JRLF - East Derwent Primary School?
JRLF - East Derwent Primary School has 337 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near JRLF - East Derwent Primary School?
The nearest schools to JRLF - East Derwent Primary School are St Paul's Catholic School (0.7 km), JRLF - Senior School (1.1 km), JRLF - Herdsmans Cove Primary School (1.3 km).
Where is JRLF - East Derwent Primary School located?
JRLF - East Derwent Primary School is located in Bridgewater, TAS 7030. Visit the school website at https://eastderwentprimary.education.tas.edu.au.