Small government primary school (K–6) in outer regional Edith Creek, Tasmania, with 23 enrolments.
Edith Creek Primary School draws students from the Edith Creek Primary School.
Edith Creek Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 23 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.
Edith Creek 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.
Edith Creek Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 5.6:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 54% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 94%, which is strong.
Edith Creek Primary School is located in Edith Creek, TAS, classified as a outer regional school. With an ICSEA of 923 (16th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.