Deloraine Primary School vs Westbury Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 15 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
Westbury Primary School
Westbury · Government primary · K-6
142 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | Deloraine Primary School Deloraine TAS | Westbury Primary School Westbury TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #99 of 132 | #80 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #4245 of 4,908 | #3576 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 285 | 142 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 156 | 68 / 74 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 945 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.4 | 10.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.7 | 8.7 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 13% |
| Suburb | Deloraine 7304 | Westbury 7303 |
| Council area | Meander Valley | Meander Valley |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | deloraineprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | westburyprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Westbury Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (37.9 vs 28.5).
- •Westbury Primary School has the higher ICSEA (965 vs 945), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Deloraine Primary School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 142.
- •Westbury Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -16%).
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 Westbury Primary School?
On the Success Index, Westbury Primary School ranks higher (37.9 vs 28.5 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 Westbury Primary School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Deloraine and Westbury in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Deloraine Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Westbury Primary School has 13.6.
How do Deloraine Primary School and Westbury Primary School rank in TAS?
Deloraine Primary School is 99th of 132 and Westbury Primary School is 80th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.