Cygnet Primary School vs Summerdale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 188 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
Summerdale Primary School
Summerhill · Government primary · K-6
555 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | Cygnet Primary School Cygnet TAS | Summerdale Primary School Summerhill TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #66 of 132 | #67 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #3253 of 4,908 | #3259 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 190 | 555 |
| Girls / boys | 90 / 100 | 262 / 293 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 36.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 24.6 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 8% |
| Suburb | Cygnet 7112 | Summerhill 7250 |
| Council area | Huon Valley | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | cygnetprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | summerdaleprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (42.4 vs 42.4).
- •Summerdale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (969 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cygnet Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.5).
- •Summerdale Primary School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 190.
- •Summerdale Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% 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 Summerdale 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 Cygnet Primary School and Summerdale Primary School?
About 188 km in a straight line, between Cygnet and Summerhill in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cygnet Primary School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Summerdale Primary School has 14.5.
How do Cygnet Primary School and Summerdale Primary School rank in TAS?
Cygnet Primary School is 66th of 132 and Summerdale Primary School is 67th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.