Penguin District School
125 Ironcliffe Rd, Penguin TAS 7316
Penguin District School is a government combined primary and secondary school in Penguin, TAS from Kindergarten to Year 12 with about 667 students. Its ICSEA is 960, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Year range, Teaching staff, School website: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
Attendance and enrolment
About this school, from public sources
Public information about Penguin District School describes it as a government combined school in the coastal town of Penguin, Tasmania, formed in 2013 through the merger of Penguin High School and Penguin Primary School, extending learning pathways from early years through senior secondary. The school completed a $20 million redevelopment between 2020 and 2023, adding a new administration hub, performing arts complex, gymnasium, and outdoor play spaces. Senior secondary classes, including sports-based programs, were introduced from 2019.
Often praised
- newly redeveloped campus
- K-12 learning pathways
- performing arts and gym facilities
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NAPLAN
School-level NAPLAN results are published by ACARA on My School under terms that do not allow them to be reproduced here. See Penguin District School on My School · Why some data is missing
Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penguin District School (primary Campus) | Penguin | Public k–12 / combined | 0.2 km | — | — |
| North West Christian School | Penguin | Independent k–12 / combined | 1.1 km | 985 | 123 |
| Australian Christian College - Burnie | Somerset | Independent k–12 / combined | 23.4 km | 979 | 28 |
| Yolla District School | Yolla | Public k–12 / combined | 29.1 km | 880 | 201 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in TAS
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helens District High School | St Helens | Public k–12 / combined · K-12 | 518 | 958 |
| King Island District High School | Currie | Public k–12 / combined · K-12 | 194 | 950 |
| Lilydale District School | Lilydale | Public k–12 / combined · K-12 | 379 | 939 |
| Cressy District High School | Cressy | Public k–12 / combined · K-12 | 296 | 936 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.