Bagdad Primary School vs Ringarooma Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 159 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
Ringarooma Primary School
Ringarooma · Government primary · K-6
75 students · ICSEA 881
| Measure | Bagdad Primary School Bagdad TAS | Ringarooma Primary School Ringarooma TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #122 of 132 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4682 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 169 | 75 |
| Girls / boys | 80 / 89 | 38 / 37 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 9 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 884 | 881 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 6.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 4.7 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 27% | 21% |
| Suburb | Bagdad 7030 | Ringarooma 7263 |
| Council area | Southern Midlands | Dorset |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | bagdadprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | ringaroomaprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (22.0 vs 22.9).
- •Bagdad Primary School has the higher ICSEA (884 vs 881), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ringarooma Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.9).
- •Bagdad Primary School is the larger school with 169 students compared with 75.
- •Bagdad Primary School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -13%).
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 Ringarooma 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 Bagdad Primary School and Ringarooma Primary School?
About 159 km in a straight line, between Bagdad and Ringarooma in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bagdad Primary School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ringarooma Primary School has 11.1.
How do Bagdad Primary School and Ringarooma Primary School rank in TAS?
Bagdad Primary School is 122nd of 132 and Ringarooma Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.