Bagdad Primary School vs Fairview Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 22 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bagdad Primary School
Bagdad · Government primary · K-6
169 students · ICSEA 884
Fairview Primary School
New Norfolk · Government primary · K-6
235 students · ICSEA 889
| Measure | Bagdad Primary School Bagdad TAS | Fairview Primary School New Norfolk TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #122 of 132 | #112 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #4682 of 4,908 | #4546 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 169 | 235 |
| Girls / boys | 80 / 89 | 111 / 124 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 884 | 889 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 21.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 18.4 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 27% | 17% |
| Suburb | Bagdad 7030 | New Norfolk 7140 |
| Council area | Southern Midlands | Derwent Valley |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bagdadprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | fairviewprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Fairview Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (24.2 vs 22.0).
- •Fairview Primary School has the higher ICSEA (889 vs 884), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fairview Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.9).
- •Fairview Primary School is the larger school with 235 students compared with 169.
- •Bagdad Primary School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -33%).
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 Bagdad Primary School better than Fairview Primary School?
On the Success Index, Fairview Primary School ranks higher (24.2 vs 22.0 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 Bagdad Primary School and Fairview Primary School?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Bagdad and New Norfolk in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bagdad Primary School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fairview Primary School has 10.7.
How do Bagdad Primary School and Fairview Primary School rank in TAS?
Bagdad Primary School is 122nd of 132 and Fairview Primary School is 112th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.