East Ulverstone Primary School vs Forth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 6.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
East Ulverstone Primary School
Ulverstone · Government primary · K-6
241 students · ICSEA 945
Forth Primary School
Forth · Government primary · K-6
213 students · ICSEA 1025
| Measure | East Ulverstone Primary School Ulverstone TAS | Forth Primary School Forth TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #86 of 132 | #33 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #3907 of 4,908 | #2179 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 241 | 213 |
| Girls / boys | 117 / 124 | 105 / 108 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 945 | 1025 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 14.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 8.3 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 16% |
| Suburb | Ulverstone 7315 | Forth 7310 |
| Council area | Central Coast (Tas.) | Central Coast (Tas.) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | eastulverstoneprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | forthprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Forth Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.8 vs 33.1).
- •Forth Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1025 vs 945), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •East Ulverstone Primary School is the larger school with 241 students compared with 213.
- •Forth Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -4%).
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 Ulverstone Primary School better than Forth Primary School?
On the Success Index, Forth Primary School ranks higher (56.8 vs 33.1 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 Ulverstone Primary School and Forth Primary School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Ulverstone and Forth in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
East Ulverstone Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Forth Primary School has 14.2.
How do East Ulverstone Primary School and Forth Primary School rank in TAS?
East Ulverstone Primary School is 86th of 132 and Forth Primary School is 33rd of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.