Independent School

Scotch Oakburn College

Combined school in Newstead, TAS

1,164
Students (2025)
1119
ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
10:1
Student:Teacher

About Scotch Oakburn College

Scotch Oakburn College is a independent combined school located in Newstead, Tasmania. The school offers education for students from Prep-12.

With 1164 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 1119 (89th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 10:1 supports quality learning outcomes.

📍 Contact & Location

🎓 School Details

  • Type Independent
  • Level Combined (Prep-12)
  • Gender Co-educational
  • Students (2025) 1,164 enrolled
  • Teaching Staff 144 (112.6 FTE)
  • Non-Teaching Staff 166 (83.5 FTE)
  • ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 1119 (89th percentile)
  • Indigenous Students 1%

📊 Student Demographics

Gender
Boys: 567 (49%)
Girls: 597 (51%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 17%?Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 83%
ICSEA Distribution?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
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