Austins Ferry Primary School vs Claremont College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Austins Ferry Primary School
Claremont · Government primary · K-6
416 students · ICSEA 894
Claremont College
Claremont · Government high school · 11-12
467 students · ICSEA 907
| Measure | Austins Ferry Primary School Claremont TAS | Claremont College Claremont TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #117 of 132 | #39 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #4593 of 4,908 | #1407 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 11-12 |
| Students | 416 | 467 |
| Girls / boys | 190 / 226 | 238 / 229 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 190 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 894 | 907 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.4 | 36.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.6 | 28.2 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 20% |
| Suburb | Claremont 7011 | Claremont 7011 |
| Council area | Glenorchy | Glenorchy |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | austinsferryprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | claremontcollege.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Austins Ferry Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (23.5 vs 20.4).
- •Claremont College has the higher ICSEA (907 vs 894), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Austins Ferry Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.1).
- •Claremont College is the larger school with 467 students compared with 416.
- •Claremont College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -23%).
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 Austins Ferry Primary School better than Claremont College?
On the Success Index, Austins Ferry Primary School ranks higher (23.5 vs 20.4 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 Austins Ferry Primary School and Claremont College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Claremont and Claremont in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Austins Ferry Primary School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Claremont College has 12.1.
How do Austins Ferry Primary School and Claremont College rank in TAS?
Austins Ferry Primary School is 117th of 132 and Claremont College is 39th of 42 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.