Bowen Road Primary School vs Exeter Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 175 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
Exeter Primary School
Exeter · Government primary · K-6
321 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Bowen Road Primary School Moonah TAS | Exeter Primary School Exeter TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #57 of 132 | #73 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #2953 of 4,908 | #3471 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 212 | 321 |
| Girls / boys | 106 / 106 | 146 / 175 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 973 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 23.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 12.3 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 9% |
| Suburb | Moonah 7009 | Exeter 7275 |
| Council area | Glenorchy | West Tamar |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | bowenroadprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | exeterprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bowen Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (46.5 vs 39.3).
- •Bowen Road Primary School has the higher ICSEA (973 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bowen Road Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.0).
- •Exeter Primary School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 212.
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 Bowen Road Primary School better than Exeter Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bowen Road Primary School ranks higher (46.5 vs 39.3 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 Exeter Primary School?
About 175 km in a straight line, between Moonah and Exeter in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bowen Road Primary School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Exeter Primary School has 13.0.
How do Bowen Road Primary School and Exeter Primary School rank in TAS?
Bowen Road Primary School is 57th of 132 and Exeter Primary School is 73rd of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.