Government primary school in remote Bicheno, Tasmania, serving K–6 with 102 students.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a B overall.
Bicheno Primary School is also known as Bicheno PS and BPS Bicheno.
Bicheno Primary School draws students from the Bicheno Primary School.
Bicheno Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 54.5/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B (Average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1029 (59th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
Bicheno Primary School has about 102 students across 8 year levels, so roughly 13 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results are from 2025. Year 3 students averaged Reading 423, Writing 423, Numeracy 398, Spelling 378 and Grammar 375. Year 5 students averaged Reading 483, Writing 492, Numeracy 474, Spelling 497 and Grammar 478. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at Bicheno Primary School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Bicheno Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 102 students. It offers education for years K-6. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Bicheno Primary School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school grades B (Average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Bicheno Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 36% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 89%, which is good.
Bicheno Primary School is located in Bicheno, TAS, in remote Australia. Its ICSEA is 1029 (59th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.