Moonah Primary School vs Ulverstone Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 209 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
Ulverstone Primary School
Ulverstone · Government primary · K-6
328 students · ICSEA 943
| Measure | Moonah Primary School Derwent Park TAS | Ulverstone Primary School Ulverstone TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #78 of 132 | #85 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #3571 of 4,908 | #3885 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 214 | 328 |
| Girls / boys | 98 / 116 | 160 / 168 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 943 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.5 | 26.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 14.3 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 21% |
| Suburb | Derwent Park 7009 | Ulverstone 7315 |
| Council area | Glenorchy | Central Coast (Tas.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | moonahprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | ulverstoneprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Moonah Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (38.0 vs 33.4).
- •Ulverstone Primary School has the higher ICSEA (943 vs 942), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moonah Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.0).
- •Ulverstone Primary School is the larger school with 328 students compared with 214.
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 Ulverstone Primary School?
On the Success Index, Moonah Primary School ranks higher (38.0 vs 33.4 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 Ulverstone Primary School?
About 209 km in a straight line, between Derwent Park and Ulverstone in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Moonah Primary School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ulverstone Primary School has 12.0.
How do Moonah Primary School and Ulverstone Primary School rank in TAS?
Moonah Primary School is 78th of 132 and Ulverstone Primary School is 85th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.