Forest Primary School vs Huonville Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 284 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Primary School
Forest · Government primary · K-6
99 students · ICSEA 903
Huonville Primary School
Huonville · Government primary · K-6
270 students · ICSEA 909
| Measure | Forest Primary School Forest TAS | Huonville Primary School Huonville TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #113 of 132 | #104 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #4550 of 4,908 | #4335 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 99 | 270 |
| Girls / boys | 45 / 54 | 135 / 135 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -40% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 903 | 909 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 23.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 18.1 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 24% |
| Suburb | Forest 7330 | Huonville 7109 |
| Council area | Circular Head | Huon Valley |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | tuartforestps.wa.edu.au/ | huonvilleprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Huonville Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (27.2 vs 24.1).
- •Huonville Primary School has the higher ICSEA (909 vs 903), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Huonville Primary School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 99.
- •Huonville Primary School has grown faster over five years (-21% vs -40%).
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 Forest Primary School better than Huonville Primary School?
On the Success Index, Huonville Primary School ranks higher (27.2 vs 24.1 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 Forest Primary School and Huonville Primary School?
About 284 km in a straight line, between Forest and Huonville in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Forest Primary School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Huonville Primary School has 11.1.
How do Forest Primary School and Huonville Primary School rank in TAS?
Forest Primary School is 113th of 132 and Huonville Primary School is 104th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.