Illawarra Primary School vs Margate Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 5.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Illawarra Primary School
Blackmans Bay · Government primary · K-6
391 students · ICSEA 1082
Margate Primary School
Margate · Government primary · K-6
364 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Illawarra Primary School Blackmans Bay TAS | Margate Primary School Margate TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #14 of 132 | #40 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #917 of 4,908 | #2420 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 391 | 364 |
| Girls / boys | 189 / 202 | 173 / 191 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1082 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.3 | 26.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 12.3 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 9% |
| Suburb | Blackmans Bay 7052 | Margate 7054 |
| Council area | Kingborough | Kingborough |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | illawarraprimaryschool.education.tas.edu.au/ | margateprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Illawarra Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.0 vs 53.9).
- •Illawarra Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1082 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Margate Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.2).
- •Illawarra Primary School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 364.
- •Illawarra Primary School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -20%).
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 Illawarra Primary School better than Margate Primary School?
On the Success Index, Illawarra Primary School ranks higher (71.0 vs 53.9 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 Illawarra Primary School and Margate Primary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Blackmans Bay and Margate in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Illawarra Primary School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Margate Primary School has 13.3.
How do Illawarra Primary School and Margate Primary School rank in TAS?
Illawarra Primary School is 14th of 132 and Margate Primary School is 40th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.