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Smithton Primary School
Smithton Primary School is a government primary school in Smithton, Tasmania, teaching year levels K-6 to 210 students.
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ICSEA reflects the socio-educational background of students at this school - it is an intake measure, not a teaching quality or outcomes ranking. National average is 1000. Range is roughly 500–1300. This school's ICSEA places it above 5% of Australian schools.
Smithton Primary School had 210 students in 2025, compared with 185 in 2016 (up 14%).
Total enrolments as reported to ACARA each August. A year marked "-" was not published for this school. Enrolment counts how many students attend, not how good a school is. Source: ACARA School Profile 2008-2025 (Data Access Program).
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Questions about Smithton Primary School
How many students go to Smithton Primary School?
Smithton Primary School has 210 students enrolled (117 boys and 93 girls), according to the ACARA School Profile 2025.
What year levels does Smithton Primary School teach?
Smithton Primary School teaches year levels K-6. ACARA lists it as a primary school.
Is Smithton Primary School a government or non-government school?
Smithton Primary School is a government school in Smithton, Tasmania.
What does the ICSEA of 847 at Smithton Primary School mean?
ICSEA, the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage, describes the family background of the students enrolled at a school, such as parents' education and occupation. The national average is 1000. Smithton Primary School has an ICSEA of 847, which places it above 5% of Australian schools. It measures student intake, not teaching quality or results.
How many childcare services are near Smithton Primary School?
2 childcare services are listed on the ACECQA national register for Smithton, the statistical area around the school. Services are matched by suburb name.
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Source: ACARA School Profile & School Location 2025 (Data Access Program). VIC, NSW and QLD government catchment zones from DET School Zones 2027, NSW DoE School Intake Zones 2026 and Queensland Department of Education state school catchments 2026 (CC BY 4.0). ICSEA is a socio-educational intake index - it measures student background, not teaching quality or outcomes. Methodology →