Bowen Road Primary School vs St Therese's Catholic 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
St Therese's Catholic School
Moonah · Catholic primary · Prep-6
207 students · ICSEA 1035
| Measure | Bowen Road Primary School Moonah TAS | St Therese's Catholic School Moonah TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #57 of 132 | #25 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #2953 of 4,908 | #1717 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 212 | 207 |
| Girls / boys | 106 / 106 | 107 / 100 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 973 | 1035 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 14.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 7% |
| Suburb | Moonah 7009 | Moonah 7009 |
| Council area | Glenorchy | Glenorchy |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bowenroadprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.sttherese.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Therese's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (62.3 vs 46.5).
- •St Therese's Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1035 vs 973), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bowen Road Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.6).
- •Bowen Road Primary School is the larger school with 212 students compared with 207.
- •St Therese's Catholic School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -21%).
- •Bowen Road Primary School is a government school while St Therese's Catholic School 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 St Therese's Catholic School?
On the Success Index, St Therese's Catholic School ranks higher (62.3 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 St Therese's Catholic School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Moonah and 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 St Therese's Catholic School has 14.6.
How do Bowen Road Primary School and St Therese's Catholic School rank in TAS?
Bowen Road Primary School is 57th of 132 and St Therese's Catholic School is 25th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.