Cygnet Primary School vs Dunalley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 67 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cygnet Primary School
Cygnet · Government primary · K-6
190 students · ICSEA 968
Dunalley Primary School
Dunalley · Government primary · K-6
136 students · ICSEA 970
| Measure | Cygnet Primary School Cygnet TAS | Dunalley Primary School Dunalley TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #66 of 132 | #64 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #3253 of 4,908 | #3154 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 190 | 136 |
| Girls / boys | 90 / 100 | 75 / 61 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +45% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 970 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 9.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 9.6 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 13% |
| Suburb | Cygnet 7112 | Dunalley 7177 |
| Council area | Huon Valley | Sorell |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | cygnetprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.dunalleyprimary.education.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Dunalley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.9 vs 42.4).
- •Dunalley Primary School has the higher ICSEA (970 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dunalley Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.8).
- •Cygnet Primary School is the larger school with 190 students compared with 136.
- •Dunalley Primary School has grown faster over five years (45% vs -3%).
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 Cygnet Primary School better than Dunalley Primary School?
On the Success Index, Dunalley Primary School ranks higher (43.9 vs 42.4 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 Cygnet Primary School and Dunalley Primary School?
About 67 km in a straight line, between Cygnet and Dunalley in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cygnet Primary School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dunalley Primary School has 13.1.
How do Cygnet Primary School and Dunalley Primary School rank in TAS?
Cygnet Primary School is 66th of 132 and Dunalley Primary School is 64th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.