Burnie Primary School vs Dodges Ferry Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 246 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burnie Primary School
Park Grove · Government primary · K-6
330 students · ICSEA 984
Dodges Ferry Primary School
Dodges Ferry · Government primary · K-6
533 students · ICSEA 981
| Measure | Burnie Primary School Park Grove TAS | Dodges Ferry Primary School Dodges Ferry TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #68 of 132 | #58 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #3260 of 4,908 | #2969 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 330 | 533 |
| Girls / boys | 175 / 155 | 278 / 255 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 981 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.7 | 35.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 18.8 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 11% |
| Suburb | Park Grove 7320 | Dodges Ferry 7173 |
| Council area | Burnie | Sorell |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | burnieprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | dodgesferryprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Dodges Ferry Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (46.3 vs 42.3).
- •Burnie Primary School has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 981), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dodges Ferry Primary School is the larger school with 533 students compared with 330.
- •Dodges Ferry Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -11%).
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 Burnie Primary School better than Dodges Ferry Primary School?
On the Success Index, Dodges Ferry Primary School ranks higher (46.3 vs 42.3 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 Burnie Primary School and Dodges Ferry Primary School?
About 246 km in a straight line, between Park Grove and Dodges Ferry in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burnie Primary School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dodges Ferry Primary School has 14.2.
How do Burnie Primary School and Dodges Ferry Primary School rank in TAS?
Burnie Primary School is 68th of 132 and Dodges Ferry Primary School is 58th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.