East Devonport Primary School vs Miandetta Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
East Devonport Primary School
East Devonport · Government primary · K-6
198 students · ICSEA 834
Miandetta Primary School
Miandetta · Government primary · K-6
322 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | East Devonport Primary School East Devonport TAS | Miandetta Primary School Miandetta TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #123 of 132 | #88 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #4713 of 4,908 | #4003 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 198 | 322 |
| Girls / boys | 114 / 84 | 171 / 151 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 834 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 77% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 22.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.9 | 12.6 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 34% | 13% |
| Suburb | East Devonport 7310 | Miandetta 7310 |
| Council area | Devonport | Devonport |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | eastdevonportprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | miandettaprimary.education.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Miandetta Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (31.7 vs 21.4).
- •Miandetta Primary School has the higher ICSEA (950 vs 834), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •East Devonport Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 13.9).
- •Miandetta Primary School is the larger school with 322 students compared with 198.
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 East Devonport Primary School better than Miandetta Primary School?
On the Success Index, Miandetta Primary School ranks higher (31.7 vs 21.4 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 East Devonport Primary School and Miandetta Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between East Devonport and Miandetta in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
East Devonport Primary School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Miandetta Primary School has 13.9.
How do East Devonport Primary School and Miandetta Primary School rank in TAS?
East Devonport Primary School is 123rd of 132 and Miandetta Primary School is 88th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.