Small government primary school (56 students, K–6) on Bruny Island, outer regional Tasmania.
Bruny Island District School is also known as BIDS and BIDS Alonnah.
Bruny Island District School draws students from the Bruny Island District School.
Bruny Island District School has about 56 students across 8 year levels, so roughly 7 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 383, Writing 439, Numeracy 400, Spelling 371 and Grammar 356. Students at Bruny Island District School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Bruny Island District School is a very small government primary school with approximately 56 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.
Bruny Island District 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.
Bruny Island District School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.2:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 44% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 87%, which is below average.
Bruny Island District School is located in Alonnah, TAS, in outer regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 992 (43rd 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.