Evandale Primary School vs Perth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 6.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Evandale Primary School
Evandale · Government primary · K-6
101 students · ICSEA 979
Perth Primary School
Perth · Government primary · K-6
297 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Evandale Primary School Evandale TAS | Perth Primary School Perth TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #70 of 132 | #81 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #3330 of 4,908 | #3667 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 101 | 297 |
| Girls / boys | 44 / 57 | 133 / 164 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -34% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 18.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 12.3 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 8% |
| Suburb | Evandale 7212 | Perth 7300 |
| Council area | Northern Midlands | Northern Midlands |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | evandaleprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | southperthps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Evandale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (41.4 vs 36.6).
- •Evandale Primary School has the higher ICSEA (979 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Evandale Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 15.7).
- •Perth Primary School is the larger school with 297 students compared with 101.
- •Perth Primary School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -34%).
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 Evandale Primary School better than Perth Primary School?
On the Success Index, Evandale Primary School ranks higher (41.4 vs 36.6 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 Evandale Primary School and Perth Primary School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Evandale and Perth in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Evandale Primary School has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Perth Primary School has 15.7.
How do Evandale Primary School and Perth Primary School rank in TAS?
Evandale Primary School is 70th of 132 and Perth Primary School is 81st of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.