Small government primary school in outer regional Tasmania, serving K–6 students.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a B- overall.
Ridgley Primary School is also known as Ridgley PS and RPS Ridgley.
Ridgley Primary School draws students from the Ridgley Primary School.
Ridgley Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 49.9/100, 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 911 (13th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
Ridgley Primary School has about 110 students across 8 year levels, so roughly 14 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 368, Writing 402, Numeracy 392, Spelling 376 and Grammar 362. Year 5 students averaged Reading 479, Writing 472, Numeracy 453, Spelling 501 and Grammar 483. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at Ridgley Primary School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Ridgley Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 110 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.
Ridgley 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.
Ridgley Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. This is 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 93%, which is excellent.
Ridgley Primary School is located in Ridgley, TAS, in outer regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 911 (13th 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.