Moonah Primary School vs St Therese's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Moonah Primary School
Derwent Park · Government primary · K-6
214 students · ICSEA 942
St Therese's Catholic School
Moonah · Catholic primary · Prep-6
207 students · ICSEA 1035
| Measure | Moonah Primary School Derwent Park TAS | St Therese's Catholic School Moonah TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #78 of 132 | #25 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #3571 of 4,908 | #1717 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 214 | 207 |
| Girls / boys | 98 / 116 | 107 / 100 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 1035 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.5 | 14.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 10.6 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 7% |
| Suburb | Derwent Park 7009 | Moonah 7009 |
| Council area | Glenorchy | Glenorchy |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | moonahprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.sttherese.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Therese's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (62.3 vs 38.0).
- •St Therese's Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1035 vs 942), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moonah Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.6).
- •Moonah Primary School is the larger school with 214 students compared with 207.
- •St Therese's Catholic School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -20%).
- •Moonah Primary School is a government school while St Therese's Catholic School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Moonah Primary School better than St Therese's Catholic School?
On the Success Index, St Therese's Catholic School ranks higher (62.3 vs 38.0 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 Moonah Primary School and St Therese's Catholic School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Derwent Park and Moonah in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Moonah Primary School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Therese's Catholic School has 14.6.
How do Moonah Primary School and St Therese's Catholic School rank in TAS?
Moonah Primary School is 78th of 132 and St Therese's Catholic School is 25th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.