Beaconsfield Primary School vs Invermay Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 35 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
Invermay Primary School
Invermay · Government primary · K-6
295 students · ICSEA 925
| Measure | Beaconsfield Primary School Beaconsfield TAS | Invermay Primary School Invermay TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #91 of 132 | #93 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #4035 of 4,908 | #4057 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 244 | 295 |
| Girls / boys | 126 / 118 | 160 / 135 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 924 | 925 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 22.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 14.3 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 18% |
| Suburb | Beaconsfield 7270 | Invermay 7248 |
| Council area | West Tamar | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | beaconsfield.tas.gov.au | www.invermayps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (31.2 vs 30.9).
- •Invermay Primary School has the higher ICSEA (925 vs 924), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Invermay Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.6).
- •Invermay Primary School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 244.
- •Beaconsfield Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -14%).
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 Invermay 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 Beaconsfield Primary School and Invermay Primary School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Beaconsfield and Invermay in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beaconsfield Primary School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Invermay Primary School has 12.7.
How do Beaconsfield Primary School and Invermay Primary School rank in TAS?
Beaconsfield Primary School is 91st of 132 and Invermay Primary School is 93rd of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.