East Devonport Primary School vs Ravenswood Heights Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 72 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
Ravenswood Heights Primary School
Ravenswood · Government primary · K-6
264 students · ICSEA 829
| Measure | East Devonport Primary School East Devonport TAS | Ravenswood Heights Primary School Ravenswood TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #123 of 132 | #119 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #4713 of 4,908 | #4645 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 198 | 264 |
| Girls / boys | 114 / 84 | 129 / 135 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 834 | 829 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 77% | 86% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 23.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.9 | 20.3 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 34% | 27% |
| Suburb | East Devonport 7310 | Ravenswood 7250 |
| Council area | Devonport | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | eastdevonportprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | ravenswoodheightsprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Ravenswood Heights Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (22.7 vs 21.4).
- •East Devonport Primary School has the higher ICSEA (834 vs 829), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •East Devonport Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.7).
- •Ravenswood Heights Primary School is the larger school with 264 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 Ravenswood Heights Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ravenswood Heights Primary School ranks higher (22.7 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 Ravenswood Heights Primary School?
About 72 km in a straight line, between East Devonport and Ravenswood in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
East Devonport Primary School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ravenswood Heights Primary School has 10.7.
How do East Devonport Primary School and Ravenswood Heights Primary School rank in TAS?
East Devonport Primary School is 123rd of 132 and Ravenswood Heights Primary School is 119th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.