Longford Primary School vs Perth Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 5.4 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
Perth Primary School
Perth · Government primary · K-6
297 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Longford Primary School Longford TAS | Perth Primary School Perth TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #96 of 132 | #81 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #4217 of 4,908 | #3667 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 230 | 297 |
| Girls / boys | 126 / 104 | 133 / 164 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 921 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.5 | 18.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 12.3 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 8% |
| Suburb | Longford 7301 | Perth 7300 |
| Council area | Northern Midlands | Northern Midlands |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.longford-ps.vic.edu.au/ | southperthps.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Perth Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (36.6 vs 28.8).
- •Perth Primary School has the higher ICSEA (972 vs 921), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Longford Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.7).
- •Perth Primary School is the larger school with 297 students compared with 230.
- •Perth Primary School has grown faster over five years (19% 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 Perth Primary School?
On the Success Index, Perth Primary School ranks higher (36.6 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 Perth Primary School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Longford and Perth in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Longford Primary School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Perth Primary School has 15.7.
How do Longford Primary School and Perth Primary School rank in TAS?
Longford Primary School is 96th of 132 and Perth Primary School is 81st of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.