East Tamar Primary School vs Goodwood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 161 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
East Tamar Primary School
Mayfield · Government primary · K-6
336 students · ICSEA 863
Goodwood Primary School
Derwent Park · Government primary · K-6
101 students · ICSEA 861
| Measure | East Tamar Primary School Mayfield TAS | Goodwood Primary School Derwent Park TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #98 of 132 | #124 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #4233 of 4,908 | #4714 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 336 | 101 |
| Girls / boys | 165 / 171 | 49 / 52 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 863 | 861 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 81% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 7.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.1 | 12.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.7 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 27% |
| Suburb | Mayfield 7248 | Derwent Park 7009 |
| Council area | Launceston | Glenorchy |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | easttamarprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | goodwoodprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •East Tamar Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (28.6 vs 21.4).
- •East Tamar Primary School has the higher ICSEA (863 vs 861), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Goodwood Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 11.3).
- •East Tamar Primary School is the larger school with 336 students compared with 101.
- •East Tamar Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -20%).
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 Tamar Primary School better than Goodwood Primary School?
On the Success Index, East Tamar Primary School ranks higher (28.6 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 Tamar Primary School and Goodwood Primary School?
About 161 km in a straight line, between Mayfield and Derwent Park in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
East Tamar Primary School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Goodwood Primary School has 7.8.
How do East Tamar Primary School and Goodwood Primary School rank in TAS?
East Tamar Primary School is 98th of 132 and Goodwood Primary School is 124th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.