Bowen Road Primary School vs Moonah Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 1.4 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
Moonah Primary School
Derwent Park · Government primary · K-6
214 students · ICSEA 942
| Measure | Bowen Road Primary School Moonah TAS | Moonah Primary School Derwent Park TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #57 of 132 | #78 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #2953 of 4,908 | #3571 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 212 | 214 |
| Girls / boys | 106 / 106 | 98 / 116 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 973 | 942 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 18.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 16.2 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 14% |
| Suburb | Moonah 7009 | Derwent Park 7009 |
| Council area | Glenorchy | Glenorchy |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bowenroadprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | moonahprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Bowen Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (46.5 vs 38.0).
- •Bowen Road Primary School has the higher ICSEA (973 vs 942), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moonah Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.9).
- •Moonah Primary School is the larger school with 214 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 Moonah Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bowen Road Primary School ranks higher (46.5 vs 38.0 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 Bowen Road Primary School and Moonah Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Moonah and Derwent Park in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bowen Road Primary School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Moonah Primary School has 10.7.
How do Bowen Road Primary School and Moonah Primary School rank in TAS?
Bowen Road Primary School is 57th of 132 and Moonah Primary School is 78th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.