Longford Primary School vs Natone Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 110 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Longford Primary School
Longford · Government primary · K-6
230 students · ICSEA 921
Natone Primary School
Natone · Government primary · K-6
27 students · ICSEA 922
| Measure | Longford Primary School Longford TAS | Natone Primary School Natone TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #96 of 132 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4217 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 230 | 27 |
| Girls / boys | 126 / 104 | 16 / 11 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 921 | 922 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 7.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.5 | 3.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 19% |
| Suburb | Longford 7301 | Natone 7321 |
| Council area | Northern Midlands | Burnie |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.longford-ps.vic.edu.au/ | natoneprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Natone Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (30.9 vs 28.8).
- •Natone Primary School has the higher ICSEA (922 vs 921), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Natone Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 11.9).
- •Longford Primary School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 27.
- •Natone Primary School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -8%).
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 Longford Primary School better than Natone Primary School?
On the Success Index, Natone Primary School ranks higher (30.9 vs 28.8 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 Longford Primary School and Natone Primary School?
About 110 km in a straight line, between Longford and Natone in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Longford Primary School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Natone Primary School has 7.2.
How do Longford Primary School and Natone Primary School rank in TAS?
Longford Primary School is 96th of 132 and Natone Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.