Illawarra Primary School vs Montagu Bay Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 16 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
Montagu Bay Primary School
Montagu Bay · Government primary · K-6
318 students · ICSEA 1081
| Measure | Illawarra Primary School Blackmans Bay TAS | Montagu Bay Primary School Montagu Bay TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #14 of 132 | #15 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #917 of 4,908 | #989 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 391 | 318 |
| Girls / boys | 189 / 202 | 157 / 161 |
| Foundation intake | 57 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1082 | 1081 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.3 | 21.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 5% |
| Suburb | Blackmans Bay 7052 | Montagu Bay 7018 |
| Council area | Kingborough | Clarence |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | illawarraprimaryschool.education.tas.edu.au/ | montagubayprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (71.0 vs 70.3).
- •Illawarra Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1082 vs 1081), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Illawarra Primary School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 318.
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 Montagu Bay 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 Illawarra Primary School and Montagu Bay Primary School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Blackmans Bay and Montagu Bay in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Illawarra Primary School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Montagu Bay Primary School has 14.2.
How do Illawarra Primary School and Montagu Bay Primary School rank in TAS?
Illawarra Primary School is 14th of 132 and Montagu Bay Primary School is 15th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.