Austins Ferry Primary School vs New Norfolk Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 14 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
New Norfolk Primary School
New Norfolk · Government primary · K-6
208 students · ICSEA 894
| Measure | Austins Ferry Primary School Claremont TAS | New Norfolk Primary School New Norfolk TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #117 of 132 | #111 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #4593 of 4,908 | #4543 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 416 | 208 |
| Girls / boys | 190 / 226 | 119 / 89 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 894 | 894 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.4 | 17.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.6 | 20.2 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 23% |
| Suburb | Claremont 7011 | New Norfolk 7140 |
| Council area | Glenorchy | Derwent Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | austinsferryprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | newnorfolkprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (23.5 vs 24.3).
- •Austins Ferry Primary School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 208.
- •New Norfolk Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% 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 New Norfolk Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Austins Ferry Primary School and New Norfolk Primary School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Claremont and New Norfolk in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Austins Ferry Primary School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and New Norfolk Primary School has 11.1.
How do Austins Ferry Primary School and New Norfolk Primary School rank in TAS?
Austins Ferry Primary School is 117th of 132 and New Norfolk Primary School is 111th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.