Andrews Creek Primary School vs Port Sorell Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 8.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Andrews Creek Primary School
Wesley Vale · Government primary · K-6
176 students · ICSEA 972
Port Sorell Primary School
Port Sorell · Government primary · K-6
279 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Andrews Creek Primary School Wesley Vale TAS | Port Sorell Primary School Port Sorell TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #62 of 132 | #45 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #3131 of 4,908 | #2695 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 176 | 279 |
| Girls / boys | 94 / 82 | 128 / 151 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 17.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 12.9 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 11% |
| Suburb | Wesley Vale 7307 | Port Sorell 7307 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Tas.) | Latrobe (Tas.) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | andrewscreekprimary.education.tas.edu.au | portsorellprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Port Sorell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (49.9 vs 44.3).
- •Port Sorell Primary School has the higher ICSEA (994 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Andrews Creek Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.4).
- •Port Sorell Primary School is the larger school with 279 students compared with 176.
- •Andrews Creek Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -3%).
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 Andrews Creek Primary School better than Port Sorell Primary School?
On the Success Index, Port Sorell Primary School ranks higher (49.9 vs 44.3 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 Andrews Creek Primary School and Port Sorell Primary School?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Wesley Vale and Port Sorell in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Andrews Creek Primary School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Port Sorell Primary School has 15.4.
How do Andrews Creek Primary School and Port Sorell Primary School rank in TAS?
Andrews Creek Primary School is 62nd of 132 and Port Sorell Primary School is 45th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.