Bowen Road Primary School vs Sacred Heart College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 1.7 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
Sacred Heart College
New Town · Catholic combined · Prep-10
934 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Bowen Road Primary School Moonah TAS | Sacred Heart College New Town TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #57 of 132 | #24 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #2953 of 4,908 | #757 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 212 | 934 |
| Girls / boys | 106 / 106 | 480 / 454 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 134 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 973 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 74.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 49.7 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 6% |
| Suburb | Moonah 7009 | New Town 7008 |
| Council area | Glenorchy | Hobart |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bowenroadprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.shc.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bowen Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (46.5 vs 45.4).
- •Sacred Heart College has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 973), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bowen Road Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.5).
- •Sacred Heart College is the larger school with 934 students compared with 212.
- •Sacred Heart College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -21%).
- •Bowen Road Primary School is a government school while Sacred Heart College is a catholic 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 Sacred Heart College?
On the Success Index, Bowen Road Primary School ranks higher (46.5 vs 45.4 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 Sacred Heart College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Moonah and New Town in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bowen Road Primary School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart College has 12.5.
How do Bowen Road Primary School and Sacred Heart College rank in TAS?
Bowen Road Primary School is 57th of 132 and Sacred Heart College is 24th of 51 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.