Small government primary school (69 students, K–6) in outer regional South Arm, Tasmania.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a B- overall.
South Arm Primary School is also known as SAPS, South Arm PS and SAPS South Arm.
South Arm Primary School draws students from the South Arm Primary School.
South Arm Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 42.1/100, 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 1060 (72nd percentile; the national average is 1,000).
South Arm Primary School has about 69 students across 8 year levels, so roughly 9 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 439, Writing 400, Numeracy 416, Spelling 395 and Grammar 420. Year 5 students averaged Reading 455, Writing 421, Numeracy 442, Spelling 440 and Grammar 408. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at South Arm Primary School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
South Arm Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 69 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.
South Arm 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 (Average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
South Arm Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.1:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 37% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 84%, which is below average.
South Arm Primary School is located in South Arm, TAS, in outer regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 1060 (72nd 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.