JRLF - East Derwent Primary School vs Ravenswood Heights Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 147 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
JRLF - East Derwent Primary School
Bridgewater · Government primary · K-6
337 students · ICSEA 800
Ravenswood Heights Primary School
Ravenswood · Government primary · K-6
264 students · ICSEA 829
| Measure | JRLF - East Derwent Primary School Bridgewater TAS | Ravenswood Heights Primary School Ravenswood TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #120 of 132 | #119 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #4655 of 4,908 | #4645 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 337 | 264 |
| Girls / boys | 171 / 166 | 129 / 135 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 800 | 829 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 86% | 86% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.2 | 23.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 20.3 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 45% | 27% |
| Suburb | Bridgewater 7030 | Ravenswood 7250 |
| Council area | Brighton | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | eastderwentprimary.education.tas.edu.au | ravenswoodheightsprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (22.4 vs 22.7).
- •Ravenswood Heights Primary School has the higher ICSEA (829 vs 800), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •JRLF - East Derwent Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 10.7).
- •JRLF - East Derwent Primary School is the larger school with 337 students compared with 264.
- •JRLF - East Derwent Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -9%).
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 JRLF - East Derwent Primary School better than Ravenswood Heights 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 JRLF - East Derwent Primary School and Ravenswood Heights Primary School?
About 147 km in a straight line, between Bridgewater and Ravenswood in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
JRLF - East Derwent Primary School has 9.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ravenswood Heights Primary School has 10.7.
How do JRLF - East Derwent Primary School and Ravenswood Heights Primary School rank in TAS?
JRLF - East Derwent Primary School is 120th of 132 and Ravenswood Heights Primary School is 119th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.