Blackmans Bay Primary School
Blackmans Bay Primary School is a government primary school in Blackmans Bay, TAS offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1035, it sits in the 62nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 257 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 8% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
Blackmans Bay TAS 7052. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Blackmans Bay Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Blackmans Bay Primary School ranks 33rd of the 157 primary schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Aloysius Catholic College - Kingston Beach Campus, a Catholic combined 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 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. Blackmans Bay Primary School scores 1035, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Blackmans Bay Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the TAS education department.
About Blackmans Bay
Blackmans Bay Primary School is located in Blackmans Bay, TAS, a suburb with a median household income of $1,806/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 7,688.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Blackmans Bay suburb profileSchools near Blackmans Bay Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Blackmans Bay Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Kingston | 1.3 km | 1059 | 24 higher | 312 |
| Illawarra Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Blackmans Bay | 1.3 km | 1082 | 47 higher | 391 |
| Kingston Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kingston | 2.2 km | 1002 | 33 lower | 338 |
| Calvin Christian SchoolIndependent Primary · Kingston | 2.3 km | 1088 | 53 higher | 788 |
| Tarremah Steiner SchoolIndependent Combined · Huntingfield | 2.6 km | 1128 | 93 higher | 247 |
| St Aloysius Catholic CollegeCatholic Combined · Huntingfield | 2.6 km | 1018 | 17 lower | 1,120 |
| Kingston High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kingston | 2.8 km | 1000 | 35 lower | 577 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blackmans Bay Primary School a government school?
Yes, Blackmans Bay Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Blackmans Bay Primary School offer?
Blackmans Bay Primary School offers K-6.
What is Blackmans Bay Primary School's ICSEA score?
Blackmans Bay Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1035, placing it in the 62nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Blackmans Bay Primary School?
Blackmans Bay Primary School has 257 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Blackmans Bay Primary School?
The nearest schools to Blackmans Bay Primary School are St Aloysius Catholic College - Kingston Beach Campus (0.7 km), Southern Christian College (1.3 km), Illawarra Primary School (1.3 km).
Where is Blackmans Bay Primary School located?
Blackmans Bay Primary School is located in Blackmans Bay, TAS 7052. Visit the school website at https://blackmansbayprimary.education.tas.edu.au/.