Beaconsfield Primary School vs South George Town Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 10 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
South George Town Primary School
George Town · Government primary · K-6
203 students · ICSEA 918
| Measure | Beaconsfield Primary School Beaconsfield TAS | South George Town Primary School George Town TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #91 of 132 | #101 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #4035 of 4,908 | #4256 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 244 | 203 |
| Girls / boys | 126 / 118 | 91 / 112 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 924 | 918 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 16.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 13.5 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 13% |
| Suburb | Beaconsfield 7270 | George Town 7253 |
| Council area | West Tamar | George Town |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | beaconsfield.tas.gov.au | southgeorgetownprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Beaconsfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (31.2 vs 28.3).
- •Beaconsfield Primary School has the higher ICSEA (924 vs 918), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •South George Town Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.6).
- •Beaconsfield Primary School is the larger school with 244 students compared with 203.
- •Beaconsfield Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -5%).
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 South George Town Primary School?
On the Success Index, Beaconsfield Primary School ranks higher (31.2 vs 28.3 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 Beaconsfield Primary School and South George Town Primary School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Beaconsfield and George Town in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beaconsfield Primary School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South George Town Primary School has 11.7.
How do Beaconsfield Primary School and South George Town Primary School rank in TAS?
Beaconsfield Primary School is 91st of 132 and South George Town Primary School is 101st of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.