Riverside Primary School
Riverside Primary School is a government primary school in Riverside, TAS offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1018, it sits in the 55th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 673 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
Riverside TAS 7250. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Riverside Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Riverside Primary School ranks 44th of the 157 primary schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Riverside High School, a government secondary school 0.4 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. Riverside Primary School scores 1018, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Riverside Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the TAS education department.
Schools near Riverside Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Riverside Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Riverside | 0.4 km | 1009 | 9 lower | 624 |
| Launceston Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Riverside | 1.5 km | 1070 | 52 higher | 742 |
| Launceston Church Grammar SchoolIndependent Secondary · Mowbray | 2.4 km | 1094 | 76 higher | 723 |
| St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Invermay | 2.7 km | 984 | 34 lower | 282 |
| Invermay Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Invermay | 2.7 km | 925 | 93 lower | 295 |
| Mowbray Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mowbray | 3.0 km | 925 | 93 lower | 494 |
| Trevallyn Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Trevallyn | 3.1 km | 1045 | 27 higher | 392 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Riverside Primary School a government school?
Yes, Riverside Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Riverside Primary School offer?
Riverside Primary School offers K-6.
What is Riverside Primary School's ICSEA score?
Riverside Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1018, placing it in the 55th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Riverside Primary School?
Riverside Primary School has 673 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Riverside Primary School?
The nearest schools to Riverside Primary School are Riverside High School (0.4 km), St Anthony's Catholic School (0.9 km), Launceston Christian School (1.5 km).
Where is Riverside Primary School located?
Riverside Primary School is located in Riverside, TAS 7250. Visit the school website at https://riversideprimary.education.tas.edu.au/.