Bowen Road Primary School vs Bridport Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 205 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bowen Road Primary School
Moonah · Government primary · K-6
212 students · ICSEA 973
Bridport Primary School
Bridport · Government primary · K-6
180 students · ICSEA 973
| Measure | Bowen Road Primary School Moonah TAS | Bridport Primary School Bridport TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #57 of 132 | #77 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #2953 of 4,908 | #3547 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 212 | 180 |
| Girls / boys | 106 / 106 | 81 / 99 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 973 | 973 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 11.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 10.5 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 7% |
| Suburb | Moonah 7009 | Bridport 7262 |
| Council area | Glenorchy | Dorset |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | bowenroadprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | bridportprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bowen Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (46.5 vs 38.3).
- •Bowen Road Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.1).
- •Bowen Road Primary School is the larger school with 212 students compared with 180.
- •Bridport Primary School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -21%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Torquay
Frequently asked questions
Is Bowen Road Primary School better than Bridport Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bowen Road Primary School ranks higher (46.5 vs 38.3 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 Bowen Road Primary School and Bridport Primary School?
About 205 km in a straight line, between Moonah and Bridport in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bowen Road Primary School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bridport Primary School has 14.1.
How do Bowen Road Primary School and Bridport Primary School rank in TAS?
Bowen Road Primary School is 57th of 132 and Bridport Primary School is 77th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.