Hillcrest Primary School vs Miandetta Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Primary School
Devonport · Government primary · K-6
211 students · ICSEA 912
Miandetta Primary School
Miandetta · Government primary · K-6
322 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Hillcrest Primary School Devonport TAS | Miandetta Primary School Miandetta TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #90 of 132 | #88 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #4018 of 4,908 | #4003 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 211 | 322 |
| Girls / boys | 105 / 106 | 171 / 151 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 912 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.1 | 22.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 12.6 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 13% |
| Suburb | Devonport 7310 | Miandetta 7310 |
| Council area | Devonport | Devonport |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | hillcrestprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | miandettaprimary.education.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (31.5 vs 31.7).
- •Miandetta Primary School has the higher ICSEA (950 vs 912), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hillcrest Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.9).
- •Miandetta Primary School is the larger school with 322 students compared with 211.
- •Hillcrest Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -6%).
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 Hillcrest Primary School better than Miandetta Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hillcrest Primary School and Miandetta Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Devonport and Miandetta in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hillcrest Primary School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Miandetta Primary School has 13.9.
How do Hillcrest Primary School and Miandetta Primary School rank in TAS?
Hillcrest Primary School is 90th of 132 and Miandetta Primary School is 88th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.