Small government primary school in Derwent Park, Tasmania; 101 students, K–6.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a C overall.
Goodwood Primary School is also known as Goodwood PS and GPS Derwent Park.
Goodwood Primary School draws students from the Goodwood Primary School.
Goodwood Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 28.2/100, rated "Well 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 861 (6th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
Goodwood Primary School has about 101 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 311, Writing 352, Numeracy 327, Spelling 330 and Grammar 314. Year 5 students averaged Reading 434, Writing 431, Numeracy 415, Spelling 410 and Grammar 438. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at Goodwood Primary School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Goodwood Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 101 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.
Goodwood 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.
Goodwood Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.2:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 49% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 85%, which is below average.
Goodwood Primary School is located in Derwent Park, TAS, in inner regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 861 (6th 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.