Goodwood Primary School vs Moonah Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 724 m 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
Moonah Primary School
Derwent Park · Government primary · K-6
214 students · ICSEA 942
| Measure | Goodwood Primary School Derwent Park TAS | Moonah Primary School Derwent Park TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #124 of 132 | #78 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #4714 of 4,908 | #3571 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 101 | 214 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 52 | 98 / 116 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 861 | 942 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 18.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 16.2 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 27% | 14% |
| Suburb | Derwent Park 7009 | Derwent Park 7009 |
| Council area | Glenorchy | Glenorchy |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | goodwoodprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | moonahprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Moonah Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (38.0 vs 21.4).
- •Moonah Primary School has the higher ICSEA (942 vs 861), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Goodwood Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 10.7).
- •Moonah Primary School is the larger school with 214 students compared with 101.
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 Moonah Primary School?
On the Success Index, Moonah Primary School ranks higher (38.0 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 Moonah Primary School?
About 724 m in a straight line, between Derwent Park and Derwent Park in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Goodwood Primary School has 7.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Moonah Primary School has 10.7.
How do Goodwood Primary School and Moonah Primary School rank in TAS?
Goodwood Primary School is 124th of 132 and Moonah Primary School is 78th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.