Austins Ferry Primary School vs Molesworth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 7.0 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
Molesworth Primary School
Molesworth · Government primary · K-6
129 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Austins Ferry Primary School Claremont TAS | Molesworth Primary School Molesworth TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #117 of 132 | #61 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #4593 of 4,908 | #3001 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 416 | 129 |
| Girls / boys | 190 / 226 | 66 / 63 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 894 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.4 | 10.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.6 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 12% |
| Suburb | Claremont 7011 | Molesworth 7140 |
| Council area | Glenorchy | Derwent Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | austinsferryprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.molesworthprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Molesworth Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (46.0 vs 23.5).
- •Molesworth Primary School has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 894), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Austins Ferry Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.0).
- •Austins Ferry Primary School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 129.
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 Molesworth Primary School?
On the Success Index, Molesworth Primary School ranks higher (46.0 vs 23.5 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 Molesworth Primary School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Claremont and Molesworth in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Austins Ferry Primary School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Molesworth Primary School has 12.0.
How do Austins Ferry Primary School and Molesworth Primary School rank in TAS?
Austins Ferry Primary School is 117th of 132 and Molesworth Primary School is 61st of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.