Boat Harbour Primary School vs Wynyard High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 8.3 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
Wynyard High School
Wynyard · Government high school · 7-12
222 students · ICSEA 922
| Measure | Boat Harbour Primary School Boat Harbour TAS | Wynyard High School Wynyard TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #65 of 132 | #27 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #3235 of 4,908 | #1208 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 234 | 222 |
| Girls / boys | 112 / 122 | 95 / 127 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 45 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 2 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 922 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.9 | 20.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | 16.4 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 18% |
| Suburb | Boat Harbour 7321 | Wynyard 7325 |
| Council area | Waratah-Wynyard | Waratah-Wynyard |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | boatharbourprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | wynyardhigh.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Boat Harbour Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (42.7 vs 29.1).
- •Boat Harbour Primary School has the higher ICSEA (981 vs 922), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wynyard High School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 15.1).
- •Boat Harbour Primary School is the larger school with 234 students compared with 222.
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 Wynyard High School?
On the Success Index, Boat Harbour Primary School ranks higher (42.7 vs 29.1 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 Wynyard High School?
About 8.3 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 Wynyard High School has 10.7.
How do Boat Harbour Primary School and Wynyard High School rank in TAS?
Boat Harbour Primary School is 65th of 132 and Wynyard High School is 27th of 42 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.