Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School vs New Town Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School
Lenah Valley · Catholic primary · Prep-6
195 students · ICSEA 1033
New Town Primary School
New Town · Government primary · K-6
305 students · ICSEA 1057
| Measure | Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School Lenah Valley TAS | New Town Primary School New Town TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #22 of 132 | #18 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #1698 of 4,908 | #1386 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 195 | 305 |
| Girls / boys | 88 / 107 | 153 / 152 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1033 | 1057 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 22.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 7% |
| Suburb | Lenah Valley 7008 | New Town 7008 |
| Council area | Hobart | Hobart |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ihms.tas.edu.au | newtownprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •New Town Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.9 vs 62.5).
- •New Town Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1057 vs 1033), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •New Town Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.0).
- •New Town Primary School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 195.
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -17%).
- •Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School is a catholic school while New Town 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 Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School better than New Town Primary School?
On the Success Index, New Town Primary School ranks higher (65.9 vs 62.5 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 Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School and New Town Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lenah Valley and New Town in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and New Town Primary School has 13.0.
How do Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School and New Town Primary School rank in TAS?
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School is 22nd of 132 and New Town Primary School is 18th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.