Devonport Christian School

Devonport Christian School is an independent primary school in Don, TAS offering Prep-9. With an ICSEA score of 1009, it sits in the 51st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 377 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.

Don TAS 7310. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
1009
51st percentile
Enrolments
377
Prep-9
Students per teacher
11:1
33 teaching staff
Indigenous students
9%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
5%
of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How Devonport Christian School compares

By ICSEA, Devonport Christian School ranks 48th of the 157 primary schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Hillcrest Primary School, a government primary school 1.0 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. Devonport Christian School scores 1009, near average.

ICSEA 1009Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
1009
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

Devonport Christian 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.

Devonport Christian School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Don

Devonport Christian School is located in Don, TAS, a suburb with a median household income of $1,912/wk and median rent of $275/wk. Population: 647.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Schools near Devonport Christian School

The 10 nearest schools to Devonport Christian School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs Devonport Christian SchoolStudents
Hillcrest Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Devonport1.0 km912 97 lower211
Nixon Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Devonport1.6 km921 88 lower320
Don CollegeGovernment Secondary · Devonport1.8 km959 50 lower672
Devonport High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Devonport2.2 km939 70 lower342
St Brendan-Shaw CollegeCatholic Secondary · Devonport2.3 km1014 5 higher566
Reece High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Devonport2.5 km921 88 lower520
Miandetta Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Miandetta2.6 km950 59 lower322
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Devonport2.7 km1014 5 higher385
Devonport Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Devonport2.9 km914 95 lower240
Indie School - DevonportIndependent Secondary · Devonport3.1 km906 103 lower312

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devonport Christian School a government school?

No, Devonport Christian School is a Independent school, not a government school.

What year levels does Devonport Christian School offer?

Devonport Christian School offers Prep-9.

What is Devonport Christian School's ICSEA score?

Devonport Christian School has an ICSEA score of 1009, placing it in the 51st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Devonport Christian School?

Devonport Christian School has 377 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.

What schools are near Devonport Christian School?

The nearest schools to Devonport Christian School are Hillcrest Primary School (1.0 km), Nixon Street Primary School (1.6 km), Don College (1.8 km).

Where is Devonport Christian School located?

Devonport Christian School is located in Don, TAS 7310. Visit the school website at http://www.dcs.tas.edu.au.

Devonport Christian School official website