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Government School

Waimea Heights Primary School

Primary school in Sandy Bay, TAS

359
Students (2025)
1135
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.
16:1
Student:Teacher
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About Waimea Heights Primary School

Waimea Heights Primary School is a government primary school located in Sandy Bay, Tasmania. As a TAS public school, it provides quality education to the local community, catering to students from K-6.

With 359 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 1135 (92th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 16:1 supports quality learning outcomes.

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🎓 School Details

  • Type Government
  • Level Primary (K-6)
  • Gender Co-educational
  • Students (2025) 359 enrolled
  • Teaching Staff 26 (21.9 FTE)
  • Non-Teaching Staff 23 (13.9 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. 1135 (92th percentile)
  • Indigenous Students 2%

📊 Student Demographics

Gender
Boys: 199 (55%)
Girls: 160 (45%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 31%?Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 69%
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.
13%
28%
57%
Bottom 2% Lower 13% Upper 28% Top 57%