Small government primary school (33 students, K–6) in Sassafras, outer regional Tasmania.
Sassafras Primary School is also known as Sassafras PS and SPS Sassafras.
Sassafras Primary School draws students from the Sassafras Primary School.
Sassafras Primary School has about 33 students across 8 year levels, so roughly 4 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 5 students averaged Reading 490, Writing 451, Numeracy 509, Spelling 448 and Grammar 463. Students at Sassafras Primary School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Sassafras Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 33 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.
Sassafras 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.
Sassafras Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.2:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 45% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 92%, which is good.
Sassafras Primary School is located in Sassafras, TAS, in outer regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 876 (7th 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.