Clarendon Vale Primary School vs JRLF - Gagebrook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 21 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clarendon Vale Primary School
Clarendon Vale · Government primary · K-6
124 students · ICSEA 754
JRLF - Gagebrook Primary School
Gagebrook · Government primary · K-6
123 students · ICSEA 787
| Measure | Clarendon Vale Primary School Clarendon Vale TAS | JRLF - Gagebrook Primary School Gagebrook TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #129 of 132 | #130 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #4771 of 4,908 | #4791 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 124 | 123 |
| Girls / boys | 60 / 64 | 47 / 76 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 754 | 787 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 91% | 87% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 7.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 15.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 13.8 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 35% | 39% |
| Suburb | Clarendon Vale 7019 | Gagebrook 7030 |
| Council area | Clarence | Brighton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | clarendonvaleprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | gagebrookprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (20.1 vs 19.6).
- •JRLF - Gagebrook Primary School has the higher ICSEA (787 vs 754), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •JRLF - Gagebrook Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 8.5).
- •Clarendon Vale Primary School is the larger school with 124 students compared with 123.
- •Clarendon Vale Primary School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -1%).
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 Clarendon Vale Primary School better than JRLF - Gagebrook Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Clarendon Vale Primary School and JRLF - Gagebrook Primary School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Clarendon Vale and Gagebrook in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clarendon Vale Primary School has 8.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and JRLF - Gagebrook Primary School has 7.7.
How do Clarendon Vale Primary School and JRLF - Gagebrook Primary School rank in TAS?
Clarendon Vale Primary School is 129th of 132 and JRLF - Gagebrook Primary School is 130th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.