Mount Carmel College vs Waimea Heights Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 866 m 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
Waimea Heights Primary School
Sandy Bay · Government primary · K-6
359 students · ICSEA 1135
| Measure | Mount Carmel College Sandy Bay TAS | Waimea Heights Primary School Sandy Bay TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #10 of 51 | #9 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #365 of 1,259 | #525 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 572 | 359 |
| Girls / boys | 572 / 0 | 160 / 199 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | 91 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1077 | 1135 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.0 | 21.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 13.9 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 2% |
| Suburb | Sandy Bay 7005 | Sandy Bay 7005 |
| Council area | Hobart | Hobart |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.mountcarmel.tas.edu.au | waimeaheightsprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Waimea Heights Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (75.2 vs 65.0).
- •Waimea Heights Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1135 vs 1077), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Carmel College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.0).
- •Mount Carmel College is the larger school with 572 students compared with 359.
- •Mount Carmel College has grown faster over five years (10% vs -12%).
- •Mount Carmel College is a catholic school while Waimea Heights 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 Waimea Heights Primary School?
On the Success Index, Waimea Heights Primary School ranks higher (75.2 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 Waimea Heights Primary School?
About 866 m in a straight line, between Sandy Bay and Sandy Bay in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Carmel College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Waimea Heights Primary School has 16.0.
How do Mount Carmel College and Waimea Heights Primary School rank in TAS?
Mount Carmel College is 10th of 51 and Waimea Heights Primary School is 9th of 132 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.