Dodges Ferry Primary School vs Sorell School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 8.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dodges Ferry Primary School
Dodges Ferry · Government primary · K-6
533 students · ICSEA 981
Sorell School
Sorell · Government combined · K-12
792 students · ICSEA 924
| Measure | Dodges Ferry Primary School Dodges Ferry TAS | Sorell School Sorell TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #58 of 132 | #42 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #2969 of 4,908 | #1085 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 533 | 792 |
| Girls / boys | 278 / 255 | 372 / 420 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 92 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 25 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 981 | 924 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.5 | 65.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.8 | 61.3 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 14% |
| Suburb | Dodges Ferry 7173 | Sorell 7172 |
| Council area | Sorell | Sorell |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | dodgesferryprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | sorell.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Dodges Ferry Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (46.3 vs 29.6).
- •Dodges Ferry Primary School has the higher ICSEA (981 vs 924), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sorell School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.2).
- •Sorell School is the larger school with 792 students compared with 533.
- •Dodges Ferry Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -5%).
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 Dodges Ferry Primary School better than Sorell School?
On the Success Index, Dodges Ferry Primary School ranks higher (46.3 vs 29.6 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 Dodges Ferry Primary School and Sorell School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Dodges Ferry and Sorell in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dodges Ferry Primary School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sorell School has 11.5.
How do Dodges Ferry Primary School and Sorell School rank in TAS?
Dodges Ferry Primary School is 58th of 132 and Sorell School is 42nd of 51 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.