Sandy Bay Infant School
Sandy Bay Infant School is a government primary school in Sandy Bay, TAS offering K-2. With an ICSEA score of 1131, it sits in the 91st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 84 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 34% 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 Sandy Bay Infant School compares
By ICSEA, Sandy Bay Infant School ranks 8th of the 157 primary schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 15 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 12th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Fahan School, an independent combined 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. Sandy Bay Infant School scores 1131, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Sandy Bay Infant School, check catchment rules with the school or the TAS education department.
About Sandy Bay
Sandy Bay Infant 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 Sandy Bay Infant School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Sandy Bay Infant School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fahan SchoolIndependent Combined · Sandy Bay | 0.8 km | 1154 | 23 higher | 419 |
| Waimea Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sandy Bay | 1.0 km | 1135 | 4 higher | 359 |
| The Hutchins SchoolIndependent Combined · Sandy Bay | 1.6 km | 1140 | 9 higher | 986 |
| Mount Carmel CollegeCatholic Combined · Sandy Bay | 1.6 km | 1077 | 54 lower | 572 |
| Mount Nelson Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Nelson | 2.2 km | 1107 | 24 lower | 233 |
| Hobart CollegeGovernment Secondary · Mount Nelson | 2.7 km | 1049 | 82 lower | 1,369 |
| Princes Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Sandy Bay | 2.8 km | 1150 | 19 higher | 343 |
| Albuera Street Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Battery Point | 2.8 km | 1133 | 2 higher | 252 |
| St Michael's Collegiate SchoolIndependent Combined · Hobart | 3.2 km | 1125 | 6 lower | 636 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sandy Bay Infant School a government school?
Yes, Sandy Bay Infant School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Sandy Bay Infant School offer?
Sandy Bay Infant School offers K-2.
What is Sandy Bay Infant School's ICSEA score?
Sandy Bay Infant School has an ICSEA score of 1131, placing it in the 91st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Sandy Bay Infant School?
Sandy Bay Infant School has 84 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near Sandy Bay Infant School?
The nearest schools to Sandy Bay Infant School are Fahan School (0.8 km), Waimea Heights Primary School (1.0 km), The Hutchins School (1.6 km).
Where is Sandy Bay Infant School located?
Sandy Bay Infant School is located in Sandy Bay, TAS 7005. Visit the school website at https://sandybayinfant.education.tas.edu.au/.