Glen Huon Primary School vs Kingston Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 29 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
Kingston Primary School
Kingston · Government primary · K-6
338 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Glen Huon Primary School Glen Huon TAS | Kingston Primary School Kingston TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #53 of 132 | #42 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #2838 of 4,908 | #2474 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 115 | 338 |
| Girls / boys | 63 / 52 | 154 / 184 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 23.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 23.2 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 13% |
| Suburb | Glen Huon 7109 | Kingston 7050 |
| Council area | Huon Valley | Kingborough |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.glenhuonps.wa.edu.au/ | www.kingstonprimary.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Kingston Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (53.2 vs 48.0).
- •Kingston Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1002 vs 1000), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glen Huon Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.8).
- •Kingston Primary School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 115.
- •Kingston Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -9%).
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 Kingston Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kingston Primary School ranks higher (53.2 vs 48.0 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 Kingston Primary School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Glen Huon and Kingston in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glen Huon Primary School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kingston Primary School has 13.8.
How do Glen Huon Primary School and Kingston Primary School rank in TAS?
Glen Huon Primary School is 53rd of 132 and Kingston Primary School is 42nd of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.