Fahan School
Fahan School is an independent combined school in Sandy Bay, TAS offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1154, it sits in the 96th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 419 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
Sandy Bay TAS 7005. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Fahan School compares
Fahan School has the highest ICSEA of the 57 combined schools in TAS that report one. Of the 7 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Sandy Bay Infant School, a government primary school 0.8 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 against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Fahan School scores 1154, well above average.
Enrolment and location
Fahan School is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Sandy Bay
Fahan School is located in Sandy Bay, TAS, a suburb with a median household income of $1,915/wk and median rent of $418/wk. Population: 12,315.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Sandy Bay suburb profileSchools near Fahan School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Fahan School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Bay Infant SchoolGovernment Primary · Sandy Bay | 0.8 km | 1131 | 23 lower | 84 |
| Waimea Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sandy Bay | 1.5 km | 1135 | 19 lower | 359 |
| The Hutchins SchoolIndependent Combined · Sandy Bay | 2.2 km | 1140 | 14 lower | 986 |
| Mount Carmel CollegeCatholic Combined · Sandy Bay | 2.3 km | 1077 | 77 lower | 572 |
| Mount Nelson Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Nelson | 2.5 km | 1107 | 47 lower | 233 |
| Hobart CollegeGovernment Secondary · Mount Nelson | 2.8 km | 1049 | 105 lower | 1,369 |
| Taroona Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Taroona | 3.0 km | 1149 | 5 lower | 274 |
| Taroona High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Taroona | 3.0 km | 1119 | 35 lower | 1,134 |
| Princes Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sandy Bay | 3.4 km | 1150 | 4 lower | 343 |
| Albuera Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Battery Point | 3.5 km | 1133 | 21 lower | 252 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fahan School a government school?
No, Fahan School is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Fahan School offer?
Fahan School offers Prep-12.
What is Fahan School's ICSEA score?
Fahan School has an ICSEA score of 1154, placing it in the 96th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Fahan School?
Fahan School has 419 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near Fahan School?
The nearest schools to Fahan School are Sandy Bay Infant School (0.8 km), Waimea Heights Primary School (1.5 km), The Hutchins School (2.2 km).
Where is Fahan School located?
Fahan School is located in Sandy Bay, TAS 7005. Visit the school website at http://www.fahan.tas.edu.au.