Elizabeth College vs Mount Stuart Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth College
North Hobart · Government high school · 11-12
738 students · ICSEA 996
Mount Stuart Primary School
Mount Stuart · Government primary · K-6
340 students · ICSEA 1138
| Measure | Elizabeth College North Hobart TAS | Mount Stuart Primary School Mount Stuart TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #14 of 42 | #1 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #835 of 1,472 | #104 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 11-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 738 | 340 |
| Girls / boys | 385 / 353 | 157 / 183 |
| Foundation intake | – | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 355 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 1138 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.2 | 22.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.5 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 1% |
| Suburb | North Hobart 7000 | Mount Stuart 7000 |
| Council area | Hobart | Hobart |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | elizabethcollege.tas.edu.au/ | mountstuartprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mount Stuart Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (82.3 vs 45.5).
- •Mount Stuart Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1138 vs 996), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Elizabeth College has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.2).
- •Elizabeth College is the larger school with 738 students compared with 340.
- •Mount Stuart Primary School has grown faster over five years (-5% 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 Elizabeth College better than Mount Stuart Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mount Stuart Primary School ranks higher (82.3 vs 45.5 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 Elizabeth College and Mount Stuart Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between North Hobart and Mount Stuart in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Elizabeth College has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Stuart Primary School has 14.2.
How do Elizabeth College and Mount Stuart Primary School rank in TAS?
Elizabeth College is 14th of 42 and Mount Stuart Primary School is 1st of 132 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.