Fairview Primary School vs Westerway Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 24 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
Westerway Primary School
Westerway · Government primary · K-6
54 students · ICSEA 891
| Measure | Fairview Primary School New Norfolk TAS | Westerway Primary School Westerway TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #112 of 132 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4546 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 235 | 54 |
| Girls / boys | 111 / 124 | 22 / 32 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -33% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 889 | 891 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 72% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 7.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 6.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.4 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 19% |
| Suburb | New Norfolk 7140 | Westerway 7140 |
| Council area | Derwent Valley | Derwent Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | fairviewprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | westerwayprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Westerway Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (25.5 vs 24.2).
- •Westerway Primary School has the higher ICSEA (891 vs 889), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Westerway Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 10.7).
- •Fairview Primary School is the larger school with 235 students compared with 54.
- •Westerway Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% 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 Westerway Primary School?
On the Success Index, Westerway Primary School ranks higher (25.5 vs 24.2 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 Westerway Primary School?
About 24 km in a straight line, between New Norfolk and Westerway in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fairview Primary School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Westerway Primary School has 7.7.
How do Fairview Primary School and Westerway Primary School rank in TAS?
Fairview Primary School is 112th of 132 and Westerway Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.