Glen Huon Primary School vs Norwood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 175 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
Norwood Primary School
Norwood · Government primary · K-6
415 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Glen Huon Primary School Glen Huon TAS | Norwood Primary School Norwood TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #53 of 132 | #54 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #2838 of 4,908 | #2862 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 115 | 415 |
| Girls / boys | 63 / 52 | 184 / 231 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 29.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 18.2 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 5% |
| Suburb | Glen Huon 7109 | Norwood 7250 |
| Council area | Huon Valley | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.glenhuonps.wa.edu.au/ | www.norwoodps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (48.0 vs 47.7).
- •Norwood 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 13.7).
- •Norwood Primary School is the larger school with 415 students compared with 115.
- •Glen Huon Primary School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -18%).
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 Norwood 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 Glen Huon Primary School and Norwood Primary School?
About 175 km in a straight line, between Glen Huon and Norwood in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glen Huon Primary School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Norwood Primary School has 13.7.
How do Glen Huon Primary School and Norwood Primary School rank in TAS?
Glen Huon Primary School is 53rd of 132 and Norwood Primary School is 54th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.