Tasman District School is a government co-ed in rural Nubeena with a distinctive farm-based learning approach.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a C+ overall.
Tasman District School is a government co-ed in rural Nubeena with a distinctive farm-based learning approach. Students engage with animals and produce in a working school farm, while younger learners benefit from the Birth-4 Launching into Learning program. The school emphasizes social and emotional wellbeing alongside individualized support for children who need it. Experiential outdoor learning and strong pastoral care shape daily life here, making it suited to families valuing practical, hands-on education in a close-knit community setting.
Tasman District School is also known as TDS Nubeena.
Tasman District School draws students from the Tasman District School (and 2 more zones).
Tasman District School has an overall SchoolRank score of 31.1/100, rated "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 930 (18th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
Tasman District School has about 152 students across 14 year levels, so roughly 11 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 319, Writing 355, Numeracy 346, Spelling 331 and Grammar 303. Year 5 students averaged Reading 436, Writing 442, Numeracy 423, Spelling 458 and Grammar 454. Year 7 students averaged Reading 458, Writing 445, Numeracy 438, Spelling 469 and Grammar 450. Year 9 students averaged Reading 494, Writing 540, Numeracy 502, Spelling 483 and Grammar 454. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at Tasman District School sit NAPLAN in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Tasman District School is a very small government combined school with approximately 152 students. It offers education for years K-12. 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.
Tasman District 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.
Tasman District School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.8:1. This is well 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 79%, which is below average.
Tasman District School is located in Nubeena, TAS, in outer regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 930 (18th 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.