Montello Primary School vs Romaine Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Montello Primary School
Montello · Government primary · K-6
270 students · ICSEA 885
Romaine Park Primary School
Romaine · Government primary · K-6
331 students · ICSEA 873
| Measure | Montello Primary School Montello TAS | Romaine Park Primary School Romaine TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #128 of 132 | #114 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #4767 of 4,908 | #4564 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 270 | 331 |
| Girls / boys | 131 / 139 | 160 / 171 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 885 | 873 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.1 | 27.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.7 | 21.8 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 25% |
| Suburb | Montello 7320 | Romaine 7320 |
| Council area | Burnie | Burnie |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.montelloprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | romaineparkprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Romaine Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (24.0 vs 20.3).
- •Montello Primary School has the higher ICSEA (885 vs 873), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Romaine Park Primary School is the larger school with 331 students compared with 270.
- •Romaine Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -22%).
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 Montello Primary School better than Romaine Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Romaine Park Primary School ranks higher (24.0 vs 20.3 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 Montello Primary School and Romaine Park Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Montello and Romaine in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Montello Primary School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Romaine Park Primary School has 11.2.
How do Montello Primary School and Romaine Park Primary School rank in TAS?
Montello Primary School is 128th of 132 and Romaine Park Primary School is 114th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.