East Devonport Primary School vs West Ulverstone Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 18 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
West Ulverstone Primary School
West Ulverstone · Government primary · K-6
117 students · ICSEA 835
| Measure | East Devonport Primary School East Devonport TAS | West Ulverstone Primary School West Ulverstone TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #123 of 132 | #131 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #4713 of 4,908 | #4825 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 198 | 117 |
| Girls / boys | 114 / 84 | 63 / 54 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 834 | 835 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 77% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 11.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.9 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 34% | 29% |
| Suburb | East Devonport 7310 | West Ulverstone 7315 |
| Council area | Devonport | Central Coast (Tas.) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | eastdevonportprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | westulverstoneprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •East Devonport Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (21.4 vs 18.9).
- •West Ulverstone Primary School has the higher ICSEA (835 vs 834), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •East Devonport Primary School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 117.
- •East Devonport Primary School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -30%).
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 West Ulverstone Primary School?
On the Success Index, East Devonport Primary School ranks higher (21.4 vs 18.9 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 West Ulverstone Primary School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between East Devonport and West Ulverstone in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
East Devonport Primary School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and West Ulverstone Primary School has 9.5.
How do East Devonport Primary School and West Ulverstone Primary School rank in TAS?
East Devonport Primary School is 123rd of 132 and West Ulverstone Primary School is 131st of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.