Goodwood Primary School vs Guilford Young College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Goodwood Primary School
Derwent Park · Government primary · K-6
101 students · ICSEA 861
Guilford Young College
Glenorchy · Catholic high school · 11-12
839 students · ICSEA 1020
| Measure | Goodwood Primary School Derwent Park TAS | Guilford Young College Glenorchy TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #124 of 132 | #8 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #4714 of 4,908 | #620 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 11-12 |
| Students | 101 | 839 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 52 | 460 / 379 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 403 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 861 | 1020 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 68.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 45.6 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 27% | 8% |
| Suburb | Derwent Park 7009 | Glenorchy 7010 |
| Council area | Glenorchy | Glenorchy |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | goodwoodprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.gyc.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Guilford Young College scores higher on the Success Index (55.2 vs 21.4).
- •Guilford Young College has the higher ICSEA (1020 vs 861), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Goodwood Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 12.2).
- •Guilford Young College is the larger school with 839 students compared with 101.
- •Guilford Young College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -20%).
- •Goodwood Primary School is a government school while Guilford Young College is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Goodwood Primary School better than Guilford Young College?
On the Success Index, Guilford Young College ranks higher (55.2 vs 21.4 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 Goodwood Primary School and Guilford Young College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Derwent Park and Glenorchy in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Goodwood Primary School has 7.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Guilford Young College has 12.2.
How do Goodwood Primary School and Guilford Young College rank in TAS?
Goodwood Primary School is 124th of 132 and Guilford Young College is 8th of 42 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.