Beaconsfield Primary School vs Edith Creek Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 147 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beaconsfield Primary School
Beaconsfield · Government primary · K-6
244 students · ICSEA 924
Edith Creek Primary School
Edith Creek · Government primary · K-6
23 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | Beaconsfield Primary School Beaconsfield TAS | Edith Creek Primary School Edith Creek TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #91 of 132 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4035 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 244 | 23 |
| Girls / boys | 126 / 118 | 12 / 11 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -61% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 924 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 5.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 4.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 4.9 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 13% |
| Suburb | Beaconsfield 7270 | Edith Creek 7330 |
| Council area | West Tamar | Circular Head |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | beaconsfield.tas.gov.au | edithcreekprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Beaconsfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (31.2 vs 26.7).
- •Beaconsfield Primary School has the higher ICSEA (924 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Edith Creek Primary School has fewer students per teacher (5.6 vs 13.6).
- •Beaconsfield Primary School is the larger school with 244 students compared with 23.
- •Beaconsfield Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -61%).
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 Beaconsfield Primary School better than Edith Creek Primary School?
On the Success Index, Beaconsfield Primary School ranks higher (31.2 vs 26.7 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 Beaconsfield Primary School and Edith Creek Primary School?
About 147 km in a straight line, between Beaconsfield and Edith Creek in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beaconsfield Primary School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Edith Creek Primary School has 5.6.
How do Beaconsfield Primary School and Edith Creek Primary School rank in TAS?
Beaconsfield Primary School is 91st of 132 and Edith Creek Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.