Small government primary school in outer regional East Devonport, Tasmania, serving K–6 students.
NAPLAN well below national year-level averages; the result is a C+ overall.
East Devonport Primary School is also known as EDPS, East Devonport PS and EDPS East Devonport.
East Devonport Primary School draws students from the East Devonport Primary School.
East Devonport Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 31.1/100, rated "Below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades C (Well below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 834 (4th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at East Devonport Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 360 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 405, well 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.
East Devonport Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 198 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.
East Devonport 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 C (Well below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
East Devonport Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.7:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 42% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 87%, which is below average.
East Devonport Primary School is located in East Devonport, TAS, in outer regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 834 (4th 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.