Penguin District School (primary Campus)
105 Ironcliffe Rd, Penguin TAS 7316
Penguin District School (primary Campus) is a government combined primary and secondary school in Penguin, TAS.
Campus of Penguin District School. School-wide figures are on that page.
School website: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
About this school, from public sources
Based on public information from the Tasmanian education department and government sources, Penguin District School is a government combined (primary–secondary) school in the coastal town of Penguin, formed in 2013 through the merger of the local primary and high schools. It recently completed a major redevelopment, opening new facilities including a performing arts complex, gymnasium and outdoor play spaces. As the town's only government school, it is described as playing a central role in community life.
Often praised
- newly redeveloped facilities
- central community role
- performing arts complex
This note was generated from publicly available online sources (the school's website, official pages and online feedback) as at September 2026. It reflects what is said online, not an assessment by SchoolList AU or any government body, and it deliberately records only neutral and positive points. Confidence: medium. Verify anything important with the school. Report an inaccuracy.
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 (primary Campus) 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 | Penguin | Public k–12 / combined | 0.2 km | 960 | 667 |
| North West Christian School | Penguin | Independent k–12 / combined | 1.0 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 | 29.2 km | 880 | 201 |
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.