Devonport Primary School vs Sprent Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 19 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Devonport Primary School
Devonport · Government primary · K-6
240 students · ICSEA 914
Sprent Primary School
Sprent · Government primary · K-6
31 students · ICSEA 914
| Measure | Devonport Primary School Devonport TAS | Sprent Primary School Sprent TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #92 of 132 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4056 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 240 | 31 |
| Girls / boys | 121 / 119 | 12 / 19 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 914 | 914 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 7.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 3.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.5 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 23% |
| Suburb | Devonport 7310 | Sprent 7315 |
| Council area | Devonport | Central Coast (Tas.) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | devonportprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | sprentprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Devonport Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (30.9 vs 28.0).
- •Sprent Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 12.0).
- •Devonport Primary School is the larger school with 240 students compared with 31.
- •Sprent Primary School has grown faster over five years (24% vs -15%).
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 Devonport Primary School better than Sprent Primary School?
On the Success Index, Devonport Primary School ranks higher (30.9 vs 28.0 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 Devonport Primary School and Sprent Primary School?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Devonport and Sprent in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Devonport Primary School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sprent Primary School has 7.2.
How do Devonport Primary School and Sprent Primary School rank in TAS?
Devonport Primary School is 92nd of 132 and Sprent Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.