Mount Carmel College vs Mount Nelson Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Carmel College
Sandy Bay · Catholic combined · Prep-10
572 students · ICSEA 1077
Mount Nelson Primary School
Mount Nelson · Government primary · K-6
233 students · ICSEA 1107
| Measure | Mount Carmel College Sandy Bay TAS | Mount Nelson Primary School Mount Nelson TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #10 of 51 | #13 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #365 of 1,259 | #911 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 572 | 233 |
| Girls / boys | 572 / 0 | 97 / 136 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | 91 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1077 | 1107 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.0 | 15.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 12.7 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 5% |
| Suburb | Sandy Bay 7005 | Mount Nelson 7007 |
| Council area | Hobart | Hobart |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.mountcarmel.tas.edu.au | mountnelsonprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mount Nelson Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.1 vs 65.0).
- •Mount Nelson Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1107 vs 1077), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Carmel College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.3).
- •Mount Carmel College is the larger school with 572 students compared with 233.
- •Mount Carmel College has grown faster over five years (10% vs -11%).
- •Mount Carmel College is a catholic school while Mount Nelson Primary School is a government 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 Mount Carmel College better than Mount Nelson Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mount Nelson Primary School ranks higher (71.1 vs 65.0 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 Mount Carmel College and Mount Nelson Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Sandy Bay and Mount Nelson in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Carmel College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Nelson Primary School has 14.3.
How do Mount Carmel College and Mount Nelson Primary School rank in TAS?
Mount Carmel College is 10th of 51 and Mount Nelson Primary School is 13th of 132 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.