Howrah Primary School vs New Town Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 8.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Howrah Primary School
Howrah · Government primary · K-6
630 students · ICSEA 1057
New Town Primary School
New Town · Government primary · K-6
305 students · ICSEA 1057
| Measure | Howrah Primary School Howrah TAS | New Town Primary School New Town TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #28 of 132 | #18 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #1785 of 4,908 | #1386 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 630 | 305 |
| Girls / boys | 308 / 322 | 153 / 152 |
| Foundation intake | 86 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1057 | 1057 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.4 | 22.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.5 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 7% |
| Suburb | Howrah 7018 | New Town 7008 |
| Council area | Clarence | Hobart |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | howrahprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | newtownprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •New Town Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.9 vs 61.6).
- •New Town Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.7).
- •Howrah Primary School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 305.
- •Howrah Primary School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -17%).
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 Howrah Primary School better than New Town Primary School?
On the Success Index, New Town Primary School ranks higher (65.9 vs 61.6 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 Howrah Primary School and New Town Primary School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Howrah and New Town in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Howrah Primary School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and New Town Primary School has 13.0.
How do Howrah Primary School and New Town Primary School rank in TAS?
Howrah Primary School is 28th of 132 and New Town Primary School is 18th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.