Goulburn Street Primary School vs St Mary's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 703 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
St Mary's College
Hobart · Catholic combined · Prep-12
951 students · ICSEA 1069
| Measure | Goulburn Street Primary School West Hobart TAS | St Mary's College Hobart TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #12 of 132 | #11 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #695 of 4,908 | #396 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 218 | 951 |
| Girls / boys | 102 / 116 | 951 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 132 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 48 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1112 | 1069 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.5 | 87.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 50.1 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | West Hobart 7000 | Hobart 7000 |
| Council area | Hobart | Hobart |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | goulburnstreetprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.smc.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Goulburn Street Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.4 vs 63.8).
- •Goulburn Street Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1112 vs 1069), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's College has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 15.5).
- •St Mary's College is the larger school with 951 students compared with 218.
- •St Mary's College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -15%).
- •Goulburn Street Primary School is a government school while St Mary's 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 Goulburn Street Primary School better than St Mary's College?
On the Success Index, Goulburn Street Primary School ranks higher (73.4 vs 63.8 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 St Mary's College?
About 703 m in a straight line, between West Hobart and 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 St Mary's College has 10.8.
How do Goulburn Street Primary School and St Mary's College rank in TAS?
Goulburn Street Primary School is 12th of 132 and St Mary's College is 11th of 51 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.