Glenorchy Primary School vs New Norfolk Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 18 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glenorchy Primary School
Glenorchy · Government primary · K-6
261 students · ICSEA 896
New Norfolk Primary School
New Norfolk · Government primary · K-6
208 students · ICSEA 894
| Measure | Glenorchy Primary School Glenorchy TAS | New Norfolk Primary School New Norfolk TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #89 of 132 | #111 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #4009 of 4,908 | #4543 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 261 | 208 |
| Girls / boys | 116 / 145 | 119 / 89 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 896 | 894 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.3 | 17.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.7 | 20.2 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 23% |
| Suburb | Glenorchy 7010 | New Norfolk 7140 |
| Council area | Glenorchy | Derwent Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | glenorchyprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | newnorfolkprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Glenorchy Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (31.6 vs 24.3).
- •Glenorchy Primary School has the higher ICSEA (896 vs 894), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Glenorchy Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.1).
- •Glenorchy Primary School is the larger school with 261 students compared with 208.
- •New Norfolk Primary School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -20%).
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 Glenorchy Primary School better than New Norfolk Primary School?
On the Success Index, Glenorchy Primary School ranks higher (31.6 vs 24.3 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 Glenorchy Primary School and New Norfolk Primary School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Glenorchy and New Norfolk in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenorchy Primary School has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and New Norfolk Primary School has 11.1.
How do Glenorchy Primary School and New Norfolk Primary School rank in TAS?
Glenorchy Primary School is 89th of 132 and New Norfolk Primary School is 111th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.