Franklin Primary School vs Youngtown Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 179 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Primary School
Franklin · Government primary · K-6
154 students · ICSEA 956
Youngtown Primary School
Youngtown · Government primary · K-6
328 students · ICSEA 958
| Measure | Franklin Primary School Franklin TAS | Youngtown Primary School Youngtown TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #71 of 132 | #76 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #3465 of 4,908 | #3511 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 154 | 328 |
| Girls / boys | 73 / 81 | 161 / 167 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 956 | 958 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 24.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 8% |
| Suburb | Franklin 7113 | Youngtown 7249 |
| Council area | Huon Valley | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | franklinprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.facebook.com/YoungtownPrimarySchool/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (39.4 vs 38.9).
- •Youngtown Primary School has the higher ICSEA (958 vs 956), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Franklin Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.7).
- •Youngtown Primary School is the larger school with 328 students compared with 154.
- •Franklin Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs 2%).
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 Franklin Primary School better than Youngtown Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Franklin Primary School and Youngtown Primary School?
About 179 km in a straight line, between Franklin and Youngtown in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Franklin Primary School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Youngtown Primary School has 12.7.
How do Franklin Primary School and Youngtown Primary School rank in TAS?
Franklin Primary School is 71st of 132 and Youngtown Primary School is 76th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.