Goodwood Primary School vs Rokeby Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 14 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
Rokeby Primary School
Rokeby · Government primary · K-6
199 students · ICSEA 860
| Measure | Goodwood Primary School Derwent Park TAS | Rokeby Primary School Rokeby TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #124 of 132 | #118 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #4714 of 4,908 | #4635 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 101 | 199 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 52 | 91 / 108 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 861 | 860 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 77% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 20.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 23.0 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 27% | 24% |
| Suburb | Derwent Park 7009 | Rokeby 7019 |
| Council area | Glenorchy | Clarence |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | goodwoodprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | rokebyprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Rokeby Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (22.8 vs 21.4).
- •Goodwood Primary School has the higher ICSEA (861 vs 860), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Goodwood Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 9.3).
- •Rokeby Primary School is the larger school with 199 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 Rokeby Primary School?
On the Success Index, Rokeby Primary School ranks higher (22.8 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 Rokeby Primary School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Derwent Park and Rokeby in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Goodwood Primary School has 7.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rokeby Primary School has 9.3.
How do Goodwood Primary School and Rokeby Primary School rank in TAS?
Goodwood Primary School is 124th of 132 and Rokeby Primary School is 118th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.