Claremont College vs Windermere Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 701 m 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
Windermere Primary School
Claremont · Government primary · K-6
452 students · ICSEA 902
| Measure | Claremont College Claremont TAS | Windermere Primary School Claremont TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #39 of 42 | #116 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #1407 of 1,472 | #4587 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 11-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 467 | 452 |
| Girls / boys | 238 / 229 | 226 / 226 |
| Foundation intake | – | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 190 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 907 | 902 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.8 | 35.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.2 | 24.9 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 22% |
| Suburb | Claremont 7011 | Claremont 7011 |
| Council area | Glenorchy | Glenorchy |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | claremontcollege.education.tas.edu.au/ | windermereprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Windermere Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (23.7 vs 20.4).
- •Claremont College has the higher ICSEA (907 vs 902), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Claremont College is the larger school with 467 students compared with 452.
- •Claremont College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -22%).
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 Windermere Primary School?
On the Success Index, Windermere Primary School ranks higher (23.7 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 Windermere Primary School?
About 701 m in a straight line, between Claremont and Claremont in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Claremont College has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Windermere Primary School has 12.1.
How do Claremont College and Windermere Primary School rank in TAS?
Claremont College is 39th of 42 and Windermere Primary School is 116th of 132 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.