Cambridge Primary School vs Clarendon Vale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 5.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge Primary School
Cambridge · Government primary · K-6
350 students · ICSEA 1041
Clarendon Vale Primary School
Clarendon Vale · Government primary · K-6
124 students · ICSEA 754
| Measure | Cambridge Primary School Cambridge TAS | Clarendon Vale Primary School Clarendon Vale TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #31 of 132 | #129 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #1893 of 4,908 | #4771 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 350 | 124 |
| Girls / boys | 161 / 189 | 60 / 64 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 754 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.3 | 14.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.5 | 16.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 35% |
| Suburb | Cambridge 7170 | Clarendon Vale 7019 |
| Council area | Clarence | Clarence |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | cambridgeprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | clarendonvaleprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Cambridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.4 vs 20.1).
- •Cambridge Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 754), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clarendon Vale Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 14.0).
- •Cambridge Primary School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 124.
- •Clarendon Vale Primary School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -8%).
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 Cambridge Primary School better than Clarendon Vale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Cambridge Primary School ranks higher (60.4 vs 20.1 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 Cambridge Primary School and Clarendon Vale Primary School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Clarendon Vale in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cambridge Primary School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Clarendon Vale Primary School has 8.5.
How do Cambridge Primary School and Clarendon Vale Primary School rank in TAS?
Cambridge Primary School is 31st of 132 and Clarendon Vale Primary School is 129th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.