Exeter Primary School vs Legana Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 11 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Exeter Primary School
Exeter · Government primary · K-6
321 students · ICSEA 972
Legana Primary School
Legana · Government primary · K-6
144 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Exeter Primary School Exeter TAS | Legana Primary School Legana TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #73 of 132 | #43 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #3471 of 4,908 | #2571 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 321 | 144 |
| Girls / boys | 146 / 175 | 59 / 85 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 11.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 8% |
| Suburb | Exeter 7275 | Legana 7277 |
| Council area | West Tamar | West Tamar |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | exeterprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | leganaprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Legana Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (51.7 vs 39.3).
- •Legana Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1002 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Legana Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.0).
- •Exeter Primary School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 144.
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 Exeter Primary School better than Legana Primary School?
On the Success Index, Legana Primary School ranks higher (51.7 vs 39.3 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 Exeter Primary School and Legana Primary School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Exeter and Legana in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Exeter Primary School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Legana Primary School has 10.7.
How do Exeter Primary School and Legana Primary School rank in TAS?
Exeter Primary School is 73rd of 132 and Legana Primary School is 43rd of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.