Glen Huon Primary School vs Huonville Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 6.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Huon Primary School
Glen Huon · Government primary · K-6
115 students · ICSEA 1000
Huonville Primary School
Huonville · Government primary · K-6
270 students · ICSEA 909
| Measure | Glen Huon Primary School Glen Huon TAS | Huonville Primary School Huonville TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #53 of 132 | #104 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #2838 of 4,908 | #4335 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 115 | 270 |
| Girls / boys | 63 / 52 | 135 / 135 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 909 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 23.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 18.1 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 24% |
| Suburb | Glen Huon 7109 | Huonville 7109 |
| Council area | Huon Valley | Huon Valley |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.glenhuonps.wa.edu.au/ | huonvilleprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Glen Huon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.0 vs 27.2).
- •Glen Huon Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1000 vs 909), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Huonville Primary School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 115.
- •Glen Huon Primary School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -21%).
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 Glen Huon Primary School better than Huonville Primary School?
On the Success Index, Glen Huon Primary School ranks higher (48.0 vs 27.2 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 Glen Huon Primary School and Huonville Primary School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Glen Huon and Huonville in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glen Huon Primary School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Huonville Primary School has 11.1.
How do Glen Huon Primary School and Huonville Primary School rank in TAS?
Glen Huon Primary School is 53rd of 132 and Huonville Primary School is 104th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.