Boat Harbour Primary School vs Table Cape Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 7.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Boat Harbour Primary School
Boat Harbour · Government primary · K-6
234 students · ICSEA 981
Table Cape Primary School
Wynyard · Government primary · K-6
299 students · ICSEA 921
| Measure | Boat Harbour Primary School Boat Harbour TAS | Table Cape Primary School Wynyard TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #65 of 132 | #108 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #3235 of 4,908 | #4500 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 234 | 299 |
| Girls / boys | 112 / 122 | 137 / 162 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 921 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.9 | 22.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | 19.9 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 24% |
| Suburb | Boat Harbour 7321 | Wynyard 7325 |
| Council area | Waratah-Wynyard | Waratah-Wynyard |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | boatharbourprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | tablecapeprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Boat Harbour Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (42.7 vs 25.0).
- •Boat Harbour Primary School has the higher ICSEA (981 vs 921), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Table Cape Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.1).
- •Table Cape Primary School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 234.
- •Boat Harbour Primary School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -18%).
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 Boat Harbour Primary School better than Table Cape Primary School?
On the Success Index, Boat Harbour Primary School ranks higher (42.7 vs 25.0 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 Boat Harbour Primary School and Table Cape Primary School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Boat Harbour and Wynyard in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boat Harbour Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Table Cape Primary School has 12.7.
How do Boat Harbour Primary School and Table Cape Primary School rank in TAS?
Boat Harbour Primary School is 65th of 132 and Table Cape Primary School is 108th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.