Illawarra Primary School
Illawarra Primary School is a government primary school in Blackmans Bay, TAS offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1082, it sits in the 79th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 391 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% 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 Illawarra Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Illawarra Primary School ranks 15th of the 157 primary schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Blackmans Bay Primary School, a government primary school 1.3 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 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. Illawarra Primary School scores 1082, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Illawarra Primary School, check catchment rules with the school or the TAS education department.
About Blackmans Bay
Illawarra 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 Illawarra Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Illawarra Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackmans Bay Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Blackmans Bay | 1.3 km | 1035 | 47 lower | 257 |
| Southern Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Kingston | 2.2 km | 1059 | 23 lower | 312 |
| Tarremah Steiner SchoolIndependent Combined · Huntingfield | 2.7 km | 1128 | 46 higher | 247 |
| St Aloysius Catholic CollegeCatholic Combined · Huntingfield | 2.7 km | 1018 | 64 lower | 1,120 |
| Kingston Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Kingston | 3.3 km | 1002 | 80 lower | 338 |
| Calvin Christian SchoolIndependent Primary · Kingston | 3.4 km | 1088 | 6 higher | 788 |
| Kingston High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kingston | 4.0 km | 1000 | 82 lower | 577 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Illawarra Primary School a government school?
Yes, Illawarra Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Illawarra Primary School offer?
Illawarra Primary School offers K-6.
What is Illawarra Primary School's ICSEA score?
Illawarra Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1082, placing it in the 79th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Illawarra Primary School?
Illawarra Primary School has 391 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Illawarra Primary School?
The nearest schools to Illawarra Primary School are Blackmans Bay Primary School (1.3 km), St Aloysius Catholic College - Kingston Beach Campus (2.0 km), Southern Christian College (2.2 km).
Where is Illawarra Primary School located?
Illawarra Primary School is located in Blackmans Bay, TAS 7052. Visit the school website at https://illawarraprimaryschool.education.tas.edu.au/.