East Ulverstone Primary School vs Ulverstone Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 2.0 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
Ulverstone Secondary College
Ulverstone · Government high school · 7-12
504 students · ICSEA 915
| Measure | East Ulverstone Primary School Ulverstone TAS | Ulverstone Secondary College Ulverstone TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #86 of 132 | #34 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #3907 of 4,908 | #1364 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 241 | 504 |
| Girls / boys | 117 / 124 | 236 / 268 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 96 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 31 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 945 | 915 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 42.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 30.0 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 16% |
| Suburb | Ulverstone 7315 | Ulverstone 7315 |
| Council area | Central Coast (Tas.) | Central Coast (Tas.) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | eastulverstoneprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | ulverstonesc.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •East Ulverstone Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (33.1 vs 22.9).
- •East Ulverstone Primary School has the higher ICSEA (945 vs 915), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ulverstone Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.1).
- •Ulverstone Secondary College is the larger school with 504 students compared with 241.
- •East Ulverstone Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -18%).
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 Ulverstone Secondary College?
On the Success Index, East Ulverstone Primary School ranks higher (33.1 vs 22.9 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 Ulverstone Primary School and Ulverstone Secondary College?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Ulverstone and Ulverstone in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
East Ulverstone Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ulverstone Secondary College has 11.3.
How do East Ulverstone Primary School and Ulverstone Secondary College rank in TAS?
East Ulverstone Primary School is 86th of 132 and Ulverstone Secondary College is 34th of 42 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.