Forth Primary School vs Hillcrest Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 7.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Forth Primary School
Forth · Government primary · K-6
213 students · ICSEA 1025
Hillcrest Primary School
Devonport · Government primary · K-6
211 students · ICSEA 912
| Measure | Forth Primary School Forth TAS | Hillcrest Primary School Devonport TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #33 of 132 | #90 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #2179 of 4,908 | #4018 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 213 | 211 |
| Girls / boys | 105 / 108 | 105 / 106 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1025 | 912 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 18.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.3 | 14.3 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 19% |
| Suburb | Forth 7310 | Devonport 7310 |
| Council area | Central Coast (Tas.) | Devonport |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | forthprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | hillcrestprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Forth Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.8 vs 31.5).
- •Forth Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1025 vs 912), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hillcrest Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.2).
- •Forth Primary School is the larger school with 213 students compared with 211.
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 Forth Primary School better than Hillcrest Primary School?
On the Success Index, Forth Primary School ranks higher (56.8 vs 31.5 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 Forth Primary School and Hillcrest Primary School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Forth and Devonport in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Forth Primary School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hillcrest Primary School has 11.1.
How do Forth Primary School and Hillcrest Primary School rank in TAS?
Forth Primary School is 33rd of 132 and Hillcrest Primary School is 90th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.