Penguin District School
Penguin District School is a government combined school in Penguin, TAS offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 960, it sits in the 29th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 676 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 20% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Penguin TAS 7316. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Penguin District School compares
By ICSEA, Penguin District School ranks 28th of the 57 combined schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is North West Christian School, an independent combined 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. Penguin District School scores 960, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Penguin District School, check catchment rules with the school or the TAS education department.
About Penguin
Penguin District School is located in Penguin, TAS, a suburb with a median household income of $1,301/wk and median rent of $260/wk. Population: 4,132.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Penguin suburb profileFrequently Asked Questions
Is Penguin District School a government school?
Yes, Penguin District School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Penguin District School offer?
Penguin District School offers K-12.
What is Penguin District School's ICSEA score?
Penguin District School has an ICSEA score of 960, placing it in the 29th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Penguin District School?
Penguin District School has 676 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Penguin District School?
The nearest schools to Penguin District School are North West Christian School (1.0 km).
Where is Penguin District School located?
Penguin District School is located in Penguin, TAS 7316. Visit the school website at https://penguindistrict.education.tas.edu.au.