Holy Rosary Catholic School vs Molesworth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 7.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Rosary Catholic School
Claremont · Catholic primary · Prep-6
374 students · ICSEA 977
Molesworth Primary School
Molesworth · Government primary · K-6
129 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Holy Rosary Catholic School Claremont TAS | Molesworth Primary School Molesworth TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #82 of 132 | #61 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #3717 of 4,908 | #3001 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 374 | 129 |
| Girls / boys | 166 / 208 | 66 / 63 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 977 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 10.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.0 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 12% |
| Suburb | Claremont 7011 | Molesworth 7140 |
| Council area | Glenorchy | Derwent Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.holyrosary.tas.edu.au | www.molesworthprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Molesworth Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (46.0 vs 35.8).
- •Molesworth Primary School has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 977), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Molesworth Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.7).
- •Holy Rosary Catholic School is the larger school with 374 students compared with 129.
- •Holy Rosary Catholic School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -19%).
- •Holy Rosary Catholic School is a catholic school while Molesworth 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 Holy Rosary Catholic School better than Molesworth Primary School?
On the Success Index, Molesworth Primary School ranks higher (46.0 vs 35.8 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 Holy Rosary Catholic School and Molesworth Primary School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Claremont and Molesworth in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Rosary Catholic School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Molesworth Primary School has 12.0.
How do Holy Rosary Catholic School and Molesworth Primary School rank in TAS?
Holy Rosary Catholic School is 82nd of 132 and Molesworth Primary School is 61st of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.