Molesworth Primary School vs New Norfolk High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 8.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Molesworth Primary School
Molesworth · Government primary · K-6
129 students · ICSEA 984
New Norfolk High School
New Norfolk · Government high school · 7-12
319 students · ICSEA 881
| Measure | Molesworth Primary School Molesworth TAS | New Norfolk High School New Norfolk TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #61 of 132 | #38 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #3001 of 4,908 | #1401 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 129 | 319 |
| Girls / boys | 66 / 63 | 146 / 173 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 82 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 9 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 881 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 32.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 22.5 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 18% |
| Suburb | Molesworth 7140 | New Norfolk 7140 |
| Council area | Derwent Valley | Derwent Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.molesworthprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | newnorfolkhigh.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Molesworth Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (46.0 vs 20.9).
- •Molesworth Primary School has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 881), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •New Norfolk High School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.0).
- •New Norfolk High School is the larger school with 319 students compared with 129.
- •New Norfolk High School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -19%).
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 Molesworth Primary School better than New Norfolk High School?
On the Success Index, Molesworth Primary School ranks higher (46.0 vs 20.9 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 Molesworth Primary School and New Norfolk High School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Molesworth and New Norfolk in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Molesworth Primary School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and New Norfolk High School has 9.8.
How do Molesworth Primary School and New Norfolk High School rank in TAS?
Molesworth Primary School is 61st of 132 and New Norfolk High School is 38th of 42 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.