Beaconsfield Primary School vs Mowbray Heights Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 34 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
Mowbray Heights Primary School
Mowbray · Government primary · K-6
494 students · ICSEA 925
| Measure | Beaconsfield Primary School Beaconsfield TAS | Mowbray Heights Primary School Mowbray TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #91 of 132 | #95 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #4035 of 4,908 | #4160 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 244 | 494 |
| Girls / boys | 126 / 118 | 239 / 255 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 924 | 925 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 35.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 22.4 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 10% |
| Suburb | Beaconsfield 7270 | Mowbray 7248 |
| Council area | West Tamar | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | beaconsfield.tas.gov.au | mowbrayheightsprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Beaconsfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (31.2 vs 29.6).
- •Mowbray Heights Primary School has the higher ICSEA (925 vs 924), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mowbray Heights Primary School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 244.
- •Beaconsfield Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -12%).
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 Mowbray Heights Primary School?
On the Success Index, Beaconsfield Primary School ranks higher (31.2 vs 29.6 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 Mowbray Heights Primary School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Beaconsfield and Mowbray in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beaconsfield Primary School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mowbray Heights Primary School has 13.2.
How do Beaconsfield Primary School and Mowbray Heights Primary School rank in TAS?
Beaconsfield Primary School is 91st of 132 and Mowbray Heights Primary School is 95th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.