Bowen Road Primary School vs Hilliard Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 1.8 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
Hilliard Christian School
West Moonah · Independent combined · Prep-10
248 students · ICSEA 1012
| Measure | Bowen Road Primary School Moonah TAS | Hilliard Christian School West Moonah TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #57 of 132 | #15 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #2953 of 4,908 | #592 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 212 | 248 |
| Girls / boys | 106 / 106 | 120 / 128 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 21 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +43% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 973 | 1012 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 20.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 13.2 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 3% |
| Suburb | Moonah 7009 | West Moonah 7009 |
| Council area | Glenorchy | Glenorchy |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bowenroadprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | hilliard.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hilliard Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (52.9 vs 46.5).
- •Hilliard Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1012 vs 973), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hilliard Christian School is the larger school with 248 students compared with 212.
- •Hilliard Christian School has grown faster over five years (43% vs -21%).
- •Bowen Road Primary School is a government school while Hilliard Christian School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Hilliard Christian School?
On the Success Index, Hilliard Christian School ranks higher (52.9 vs 46.5 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 Hilliard Christian School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Moonah and West Moonah in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bowen Road Primary School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hilliard Christian School has 11.9.
How do Bowen Road Primary School and Hilliard Christian School rank in TAS?
Bowen Road Primary School is 57th of 132 and Hilliard Christian School is 15th of 51 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.