Havenview Primary School vs Montello Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Havenview Primary School
Havenview · Government primary · K-6
110 students · ICSEA 866
Montello Primary School
Montello · Government primary · K-6
270 students · ICSEA 885
| Measure | Havenview Primary School Havenview TAS | Montello Primary School Montello TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #125 of 132 | #128 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #4718 of 4,908 | #4767 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 110 | 270 |
| Girls / boys | 44 / 66 | 131 / 139 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 866 | 885 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 22.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 15.7 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 28% | 24% |
| Suburb | Havenview 7320 | Montello 7320 |
| Council area | Burnie | Burnie |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | havenviewprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.montelloprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Havenview Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (21.3 vs 20.3).
- •Montello Primary School has the higher ICSEA (885 vs 866), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Havenview Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 11.6).
- •Montello Primary School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 110.
- •Havenview Primary School has grown faster over five years (-15% vs -22%).
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 Havenview Primary School better than Montello Primary School?
On the Success Index, Havenview Primary School ranks higher (21.3 vs 20.3 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 Havenview Primary School and Montello Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Havenview and Montello in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Havenview Primary School has 8.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Montello Primary School has 11.6.
How do Havenview Primary School and Montello Primary School rank in TAS?
Havenview Primary School is 125th of 132 and Montello Primary School is 128th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.