Fairview Primary School vs Montello Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 213 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview Primary School
New Norfolk · Government primary · K-6
235 students · ICSEA 889
Montello Primary School
Montello · Government primary · K-6
270 students · ICSEA 885
| Measure | Fairview Primary School New Norfolk TAS | Montello Primary School Montello TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #112 of 132 | #128 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #4546 of 4,908 | #4767 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 235 | 270 |
| Girls / boys | 111 / 124 | 131 / 139 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -33% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 889 | 885 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 72% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 22.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.4 | 15.7 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 24% |
| Suburb | New Norfolk 7140 | Montello 7320 |
| Council area | Derwent Valley | Burnie |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | fairviewprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.montelloprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Fairview Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (24.2 vs 20.3).
- •Fairview Primary School has the higher ICSEA (889 vs 885), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fairview Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.6).
- •Montello Primary School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 235.
- •Montello Primary School has grown faster over five years (-22% vs -33%).
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 Fairview Primary School better than Montello Primary School?
On the Success Index, Fairview Primary School ranks higher (24.2 vs 20.3 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 Fairview Primary School and Montello Primary School?
About 213 km in a straight line, between New Norfolk and Montello in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fairview Primary School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Montello Primary School has 11.6.
How do Fairview Primary School and Montello Primary School rank in TAS?
Fairview Primary School is 112th of 132 and Montello Primary School is 128th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.