Goulburn Street Primary School vs South Hobart Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 748 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Goulburn Street Primary School
West Hobart · Government primary · K-6
218 students · ICSEA 1112
South Hobart Primary School
South Hobart · Government primary · K-6
436 students · ICSEA 1137
| Measure | Goulburn Street Primary School West Hobart TAS | South Hobart Primary School South Hobart TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #12 of 132 | #10 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #695 of 4,908 | #553 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 218 | 436 |
| Girls / boys | 102 / 116 | 200 / 236 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1112 | 1137 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.5 | 27.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 15.8 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | West Hobart 7000 | South Hobart 7004 |
| Council area | Hobart | Hobart |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | goulburnstreetprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | southhobartprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •South Hobart Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.8 vs 73.4).
- •South Hobart Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1137 vs 1112), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •South Hobart Primary School is the larger school with 436 students compared with 218.
- •South Hobart Primary School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -15%).
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 Goulburn Street Primary School better than South Hobart Primary School?
On the Success Index, South Hobart Primary School ranks higher (74.8 vs 73.4 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 Goulburn Street Primary School and South Hobart Primary School?
About 748 m in a straight line, between West Hobart and South Hobart in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Goulburn Street Primary School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Hobart Primary School has 15.0.
How do Goulburn Street Primary School and South Hobart Primary School rank in TAS?
Goulburn Street Primary School is 12th of 132 and South Hobart Primary School is 10th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.