Government primary school (K–6) serving 337 students in Bridgewater, inner regional Tasmania.
NAPLAN well below national year-level averages; the result is a C overall.
JRLF - East Derwent Primary School is also known as JEDPS, JEDPS Bridgewater and JRLF East Derwent PS.
JRLF - East Derwent Primary School draws students from the JRLF - East Derwent Primary School.
JRLF - East Derwent Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 4.7/100, 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 800 (3rd percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at JRLF - East Derwent Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 302 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 376, 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.
JRLF - East Derwent Primary School is a small government primary school with approximately 337 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.
JRLF - East Derwent 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.
JRLF - East Derwent Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.5:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 43% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 78%, which is below average.
JRLF - East Derwent Primary School is located in Bridgewater, TAS, in inner regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 800 (3rd 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.