Exeter Primary School vs Perth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 36 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
Perth Primary School
Perth · Government primary · K-6
297 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Exeter Primary School Exeter TAS | Perth Primary School Perth TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #73 of 132 | #81 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #3471 of 4,908 | #3667 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 321 | 297 |
| Girls / boys | 146 / 175 | 133 / 164 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 18.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 8% |
| Suburb | Exeter 7275 | Perth 7300 |
| Council area | West Tamar | Northern Midlands |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | exeterprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | southperthps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Exeter Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (39.3 vs 36.6).
- •Exeter Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.7).
- •Exeter Primary School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 297.
- •Perth Primary School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -19%).
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 Perth Primary School?
On the Success Index, Exeter Primary School ranks higher (39.3 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 Exeter Primary School and Perth Primary School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Exeter and Perth in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Exeter Primary School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Perth Primary School has 15.7.
How do Exeter Primary School and Perth Primary School rank in TAS?
Exeter Primary School is 73rd of 132 and Perth Primary School is 81st of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.