Bagdad Primary School vs Montello Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 206 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
Montello Primary School
Montello · Government primary · K-6
270 students · ICSEA 885
| Measure | Bagdad Primary School Bagdad TAS | Montello Primary School Montello TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #122 of 132 | #128 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #4682 of 4,908 | #4767 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 169 | 270 |
| Girls / boys | 80 / 89 | 131 / 139 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 884 | 885 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 22.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 15.7 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 27% | 24% |
| Suburb | Bagdad 7030 | Montello 7320 |
| Council area | Southern Midlands | Burnie |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | bagdadprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.montelloprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bagdad Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (22.0 vs 20.3).
- •Montello Primary School has the higher ICSEA (885 vs 884), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Montello Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.9).
- •Montello Primary School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 169.
- •Bagdad Primary School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -22%).
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 Montello Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bagdad Primary School ranks higher (22.0 vs 20.3 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 Bagdad Primary School and Montello Primary School?
About 206 km in a straight line, between Bagdad and Montello in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bagdad Primary School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Montello Primary School has 11.6.
How do Bagdad Primary School and Montello Primary School rank in TAS?
Bagdad Primary School is 122nd of 132 and Montello Primary School is 128th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.