Mount Stuart Primary School vs South Hobart 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.
Mount Stuart Primary School
Mount Stuart · Government primary · K-6
340 students · ICSEA 1138
South Hobart Primary School
South Hobart · Government primary · K-6
436 students · ICSEA 1137
| Measure | Mount Stuart Primary School Mount Stuart TAS | South Hobart Primary School South Hobart TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #1 of 132 | #10 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #104 of 4,908 | #553 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 340 | 436 |
| Girls / boys | 157 / 183 | 200 / 236 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1138 | 1137 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 27.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 15.8 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Mount Stuart 7000 | South Hobart 7004 |
| Council area | Hobart | Hobart |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | mountstuartprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | southhobartprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mount Stuart Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (82.3 vs 74.8).
- •Mount Stuart Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1138 vs 1137), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Stuart Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.0).
- •South Hobart Primary School is the larger school with 436 students compared with 340.
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 Stuart Primary School better than South Hobart Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mount Stuart Primary School ranks higher (82.3 vs 74.8 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 Stuart Primary School and South Hobart Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Mount Stuart and South Hobart in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Stuart Primary School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South Hobart Primary School has 15.0.
How do Mount Stuart Primary School and South Hobart Primary School rank in TAS?
Mount Stuart Primary School is 1st of 132 and South Hobart Primary School is 10th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.