Claremont College vs Molesworth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 7.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Claremont College
Claremont · Government high school · 11-12
467 students · ICSEA 907
Molesworth Primary School
Molesworth · Government primary · K-6
129 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Claremont College Claremont TAS | Molesworth Primary School Molesworth TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #39 of 42 | #61 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #1407 of 1,472 | #3001 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 11-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 467 | 129 |
| Girls / boys | 238 / 229 | 66 / 63 |
| Foundation intake | – | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 190 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 907 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.8 | 10.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.2 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 12% |
| Suburb | Claremont 7011 | Molesworth 7140 |
| Council area | Glenorchy | Derwent Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | claremontcollege.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.molesworthprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Molesworth Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (46.0 vs 20.4).
- •Molesworth Primary School has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 907), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Claremont College is the larger school with 467 students compared with 129.
- •Claremont College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -19%).
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 Claremont College better than Molesworth Primary School?
On the Success Index, Molesworth Primary School ranks higher (46.0 vs 20.4 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 Claremont College and Molesworth Primary School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Claremont and Molesworth in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Claremont College has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Molesworth Primary School has 12.0.
How do Claremont College and Molesworth Primary School rank in TAS?
Claremont College is 39th of 42 and Molesworth Primary School is 61st of 132 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.