East Tamar Primary School vs Mowbray Heights Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 1.7 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
Mowbray Heights Primary School
Mowbray · Government primary · K-6
494 students · ICSEA 925
| Measure | East Tamar Primary School Mayfield TAS | Mowbray Heights Primary School Mowbray TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #98 of 132 | #95 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #4233 of 4,908 | #4160 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 336 | 494 |
| Girls / boys | 165 / 171 | 239 / 255 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 863 | 925 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 81% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.1 | 35.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.7 | 22.4 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 10% |
| Suburb | Mayfield 7248 | Mowbray 7248 |
| Council area | Launceston | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | easttamarprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | mowbrayheightsprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mowbray Heights Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (29.6 vs 28.6).
- •Mowbray Heights Primary School has the higher ICSEA (925 vs 863), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •East Tamar Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.2).
- •Mowbray Heights Primary School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 336.
- •East Tamar Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -12%).
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 Mowbray Heights Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mowbray Heights Primary School ranks higher (29.6 vs 28.6 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 Mowbray Heights Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Mayfield and Mowbray in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
East Tamar Primary School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mowbray Heights Primary School has 13.2.
How do East Tamar Primary School and Mowbray Heights Primary School rank in TAS?
East Tamar Primary School is 98th of 132 and Mowbray Heights Primary School is 95th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.