Natone Primary School vs Riana Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 7.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Natone Primary School
Natone · Government primary · K-6
27 students · ICSEA 922
Riana Primary School
Riana · Government primary · K-6
86 students · ICSEA 960
| Measure | Natone Primary School Natone TAS | Riana Primary School Riana TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #75 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3506 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 27 | 86 |
| Girls / boys | 16 / 11 | 41 / 45 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 922 | 960 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 8.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 19% |
| Suburb | Natone 7321 | Riana 7316 |
| Council area | Burnie | Central Coast (Tas.) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | natoneprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | rianaprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Riana Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (38.9 vs 30.9).
- •Riana Primary School has the higher ICSEA (960 vs 922), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Natone Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 10.2).
- •Riana Primary School is the larger school with 86 students compared with 27.
- •Natone Primary School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -26%).
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 Natone Primary School better than Riana Primary School?
On the Success Index, Riana Primary School ranks higher (38.9 vs 30.9 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 Natone Primary School and Riana Primary School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Natone and Riana in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Natone Primary School has 7.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Riana Primary School has 10.2.
How do Natone Primary School and Riana Primary School rank in TAS?
Natone Primary School is unranked and Riana Primary School is 75th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.