Deloraine Primary School vs Spreyton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 44 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Deloraine Primary School
Deloraine · Government primary · K-6
285 students · ICSEA 945
Spreyton Primary School
Spreyton · Government primary · K-6
304 students · ICSEA 946
| Measure | Deloraine Primary School Deloraine TAS | Spreyton Primary School Spreyton TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #99 of 132 | #103 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #4245 of 4,908 | #4316 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 285 | 304 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 156 | 132 / 172 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 945 | 946 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.4 | 22.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.7 | 17.0 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 16% |
| Suburb | Deloraine 7304 | Spreyton 7310 |
| Council area | Meander Valley | Devonport |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | deloraineprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | spreytonprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Deloraine Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (28.5 vs 27.5).
- •Spreyton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (946 vs 945), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Spreyton Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.1).
- •Spreyton Primary School is the larger school with 304 students compared with 285.
- •Deloraine Primary School has grown faster over five years (-16% vs -25%).
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 Deloraine Primary School better than Spreyton Primary School?
On the Success Index, Deloraine Primary School ranks higher (28.5 vs 27.5 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 Deloraine Primary School and Spreyton Primary School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Deloraine and Spreyton in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Deloraine Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Spreyton Primary School has 13.0.
How do Deloraine Primary School and Spreyton Primary School rank in TAS?
Deloraine Primary School is 99th of 132 and Spreyton Primary School is 103rd of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.