Hagley Farm Primary School vs Kingston Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 165 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hagley Farm Primary School
Hagley · Government primary · K-6
353 students · ICSEA 999
Kingston Primary School
Kingston · Government primary · K-6
338 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Hagley Farm Primary School Hagley TAS | Kingston Primary School Kingston TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #51 of 132 | #42 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #2721 of 4,908 | #2474 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 353 | 338 |
| Girls / boys | 168 / 185 | 154 / 184 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.5 | 23.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.2 | 23.2 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 13% |
| Suburb | Hagley 7292 | Kingston 7050 |
| Council area | Meander Valley | Kingborough |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | hagleyfarmprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.kingstonprimary.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Kingston Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (53.2 vs 49.6).
- •Kingston Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1002 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hagley Farm Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.8).
- •Hagley Farm Primary School is the larger school with 353 students compared with 338.
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 Hagley Farm Primary School better than Kingston Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kingston Primary School ranks higher (53.2 vs 49.6 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 Hagley Farm Primary School and Kingston Primary School?
About 165 km in a straight line, between Hagley and Kingston in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hagley Farm Primary School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kingston Primary School has 13.8.
How do Hagley Farm Primary School and Kingston Primary School rank in TAS?
Hagley Farm Primary School is 51st of 132 and Kingston Primary School is 42nd of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.