TAS · Government Primary
East Tamar Primary School
Mayfield 7248 · K-6
East Tamar Primary School is a government primary school in Mayfield, TAS offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 863, it sits in the 6th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 336 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 17% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
How East Tamar Primary School compares
By ICSEA, East Tamar Primary School ranks 147th 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 6th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Australian Christian College - Launceston, an independent combined school 0.3 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. East Tamar Primary School scores 863 — below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For East Tamar Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the TAS education department.
Schools near East Tamar Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs East Tamar Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Christian College - LauncestonIndependent Combined · Newnham | 0.3 km | 1011 | 148 higher | 129 |
| Brooks High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Rocherlea | 1.3 km | 886 | 23 higher | 451 |
| Mastery Schools Australia - LauncestonIndependent Combined · Newnham | 1.6 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Mowbray Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mowbray | 1.7 km | 925 | 62 higher | 494 |
| Launceston Church Grammar SchoolIndependent Secondary · Mowbray | 2.3 km | 1094 | 231 higher | 723 |
| St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Invermay | 3.1 km | 984 | 121 higher | 282 |
| Riverside High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Riverside | 3.5 km | 1009 | 146 higher | 624 |
| St Anthony's Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Riverside | 3.6 km | 1026 | 163 higher | 180 |
| Launceston Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Riverside | 3.6 km | 1070 | 207 higher | 742 |
| Riverside Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Riverside | 3.7 km | 1018 | 155 higher | 673 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Tamar Primary School a government school?
Yes, East Tamar Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does East Tamar Primary School offer?
East Tamar Primary School offers K-6.
What is East Tamar Primary School's ICSEA score?
East Tamar Primary School has an ICSEA score of 863, placing it in the 6th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend East Tamar Primary School?
East Tamar Primary School has 336 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near East Tamar Primary School?
The nearest schools to East Tamar Primary School are Australian Christian College - Launceston (0.3 km), Brooks High School (1.3 km), Mastery Schools Australia - Launceston (1.6 km).
Where is East Tamar Primary School located?
East Tamar Primary School is located in Mayfield, TAS 7248. Visit the school website at https://easttamarprimary.education.tas.edu.au/.