Government primary school in inner regional Longford, TAS, serving 230 students from Kindergarten to Year 6.
NAPLAN 20 points below national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Longford Primary School is also known as Longford PS and LPS Longford.
Longford Primary School draws students from the Longford Primary School.
Longford Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 40.4/100, rated "Slightly below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B− (Slightly below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 921 (15th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Longford Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 402 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 454, 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.
Longford Primary School is a small government primary school with approximately 230 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.
Longford 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.
Longford Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 36% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 86%, which is below average.
Longford Primary School is located in Longford, TAS, in inner regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 921 (15th 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.