Albuera Street Primary School vs Goulburn Street Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 824 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Albuera Street Primary School
Battery Point · Government primary · K-6
252 students · ICSEA 1133
Goulburn Street Primary School
West Hobart · Government primary · K-6
218 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | Albuera Street Primary School Battery Point TAS | Goulburn Street Primary School West Hobart TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #5 of 132 | #12 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #201 of 4,908 | #695 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 252 | 218 |
| Girls / boys | 121 / 131 | 102 / 116 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1133 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 13.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Battery Point 7004 | West Hobart 7000 |
| Council area | Hobart | Hobart |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ella.edu.au/preschools/ | goulburnstreetprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Albuera Street Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.7 vs 73.4).
- •Albuera Street Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1133 vs 1112), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Albuera Street Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.5).
- •Albuera Street Primary School is the larger school with 252 students compared with 218.
- •Albuera Street Primary School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -15%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Albuera Street Primary School better than Goulburn Street Primary School?
On the Success Index, Albuera Street Primary School ranks higher (79.7 vs 73.4 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Albuera Street Primary School and Goulburn Street Primary School?
About 824 m in a straight line, between Battery Point and West Hobart in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albuera Street Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Goulburn Street Primary School has 15.5.
How do Albuera Street Primary School and Goulburn Street Primary School rank in TAS?
Albuera Street Primary School is 5th of 132 and Goulburn Street Primary School is 12th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.