Natone Primary School vs Table Cape Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 27 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
Table Cape Primary School
Wynyard · Government primary · K-6
299 students · ICSEA 921
| Measure | Natone Primary School Natone TAS | Table Cape Primary School Wynyard TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #108 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4500 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 27 | 299 |
| Girls / boys | 16 / 11 | 137 / 162 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 922 | 921 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 22.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 19.9 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 24% |
| Suburb | Natone 7321 | Wynyard 7325 |
| Council area | Burnie | Waratah-Wynyard |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | natoneprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | tablecapeprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Natone Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (30.9 vs 25.0).
- •Natone Primary School has the higher ICSEA (922 vs 921), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Natone Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 12.7).
- •Table Cape Primary School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 27.
- •Natone Primary School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -18%).
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 Table Cape Primary School?
On the Success Index, Natone Primary School ranks higher (30.9 vs 25.0 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 Natone Primary School and Table Cape Primary School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Natone and Wynyard in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Natone Primary School has 7.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Table Cape Primary School has 12.7.
How do Natone Primary School and Table Cape Primary School rank in TAS?
Natone Primary School is unranked and Table Cape Primary School is 108th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.