Cygnet Primary is a tight-knit government school where music and the arts flourish.
NAPLAN 32 points below national year-level averages; the result is a C+ overall.
Cygnet Primary is a tight-knit government school where music and the arts flourish. Music ensembles and instrumental tuition are core strengths, supported by dedicated spaces and genuine pastoral care. The school runs a Virtues Program grounded in character development. Student Learning Support services are available. The gym and arts facilities support a broad learning environment. Suits families wanting a close community where creative expression and personal values matter as much as academics.
Cygnet Primary School is also known as Cygnet PS and CPS Cygnet.
Cygnet Primary School draws students from the Cygnet Primary School.
Cygnet Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 37.5/100, rated "Below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades C+ (Below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 968 (32nd percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Cygnet Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 381 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 451, below the national average of 490 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher. A school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Cygnet Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 190 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.
Cygnet 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− (Slightly below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Cygnet Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 42% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 85%, which is below average.
Cygnet Primary School is located in Cygnet, TAS, in outer regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 968 (32nd 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.