East Devonport Primary School vs Smithton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 112 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
Smithton Primary School
Smithton · Government primary · K-6
210 students · ICSEA 847
| Measure | East Devonport Primary School East Devonport TAS | Smithton Primary School Smithton TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #123 of 132 | #110 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #4713 of 4,908 | #4532 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 198 | 210 |
| Girls / boys | 114 / 84 | 93 / 117 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 30 |
| 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 | 847 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 77% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 17.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.9 | 16.0 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 34% | 40% |
| Suburb | East Devonport 7310 | Smithton 7330 |
| Council area | Devonport | Circular Head |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | eastdevonportprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | smithtonprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Smithton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (24.5 vs 21.4).
- •Smithton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (847 vs 834), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •East Devonport Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 11.4).
- •Smithton Primary School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 198.
- •Smithton Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -9%).
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 Smithton Primary School?
On the Success Index, Smithton Primary School ranks higher (24.5 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 Smithton Primary School?
About 112 km in a straight line, between East Devonport and Smithton in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
East Devonport Primary School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Smithton Primary School has 11.4.
How do East Devonport Primary School and Smithton Primary School rank in TAS?
East Devonport Primary School is 123rd of 132 and Smithton Primary School is 110th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.