East Ulverstone Primary School vs North West Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 9.9 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
North West Christian School
Penguin · Independent combined · Prep-12
123 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | East Ulverstone Primary School Ulverstone TAS | North West Christian School Penguin TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 48 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #86 of 132 | #19 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #3907 of 4,908 | #694 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 241 | 123 |
| Girls / boys | 117 / 124 | 56 / 67 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 18 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 2 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +78% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 945 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 9.8 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 20% |
| Suburb | Ulverstone 7315 | Penguin 7316 |
| Council area | Central Coast (Tas.) | Central Coast (Tas.) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | eastulverstoneprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | northwestchristianschool.com.au/ |
The verdict
- •North West Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (48.0 vs 33.1).
- •North West Christian School has the higher ICSEA (985 vs 945), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •North West Christian School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 14.1).
- •East Ulverstone Primary School is the larger school with 241 students compared with 123.
- •North West Christian School has grown faster over five years (78% vs -4%).
- •East Ulverstone Primary School is a government school while North West Christian School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 North West Christian School?
On the Success Index, North West Christian School ranks higher (48.0 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 North West Christian School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Ulverstone and Penguin in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
East Ulverstone Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North West Christian School has 9.4.
How do East Ulverstone Primary School and North West Christian School rank in TAS?
East Ulverstone Primary School is 86th of 132 and North West Christian School is 19th of 51 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.