Hilliard Christian School vs Moonah Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hilliard Christian School
West Moonah · Independent combined · Prep-10
248 students · ICSEA 1012
Moonah Primary School
Derwent Park · Government primary · K-6
214 students · ICSEA 942
| Measure | Hilliard Christian School West Moonah TAS | Moonah Primary School Derwent Park TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #15 of 51 | #78 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #592 of 1,259 | #3571 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 248 | 214 |
| Girls / boys | 120 / 128 | 98 / 116 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 21 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +43% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1012 | 942 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 18.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 16.2 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 14% |
| Suburb | West Moonah 7009 | Derwent Park 7009 |
| Council area | Glenorchy | Glenorchy |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | hilliard.tas.edu.au/ | moonahprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hilliard Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (52.9 vs 38.0).
- •Hilliard Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1012 vs 942), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moonah Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.9).
- •Hilliard Christian School is the larger school with 248 students compared with 214.
- •Hilliard Christian School has grown faster over five years (43% vs -20%).
- •Hilliard Christian School is a independent school while Moonah Primary School is a government 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 Hilliard Christian School better than Moonah Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hilliard Christian School ranks higher (52.9 vs 38.0 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 Hilliard Christian School and Moonah Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between West Moonah and Derwent Park in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hilliard Christian School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Moonah Primary School has 10.7.
How do Hilliard Christian School and Moonah Primary School rank in TAS?
Hilliard Christian School is 15th of 51 and Moonah Primary School is 78th of 132 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.