New Norfolk Primary School vs Westerway Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 25 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
New Norfolk Primary School
New Norfolk · Government primary · K-6
208 students · ICSEA 894
Westerway Primary School
Westerway · Government primary · K-6
54 students · ICSEA 891
| Measure | New Norfolk Primary School New Norfolk TAS | Westerway Primary School Westerway TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #111 of 132 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4543 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 208 | 54 |
| Girls / boys | 119 / 89 | 22 / 32 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 894 | 891 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 68% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 7.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 6.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.2 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 19% |
| Suburb | New Norfolk 7140 | Westerway 7140 |
| Council area | Derwent Valley | Derwent Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | newnorfolkprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | westerwayprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Westerway Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (25.5 vs 24.3).
- •New Norfolk Primary School has the higher ICSEA (894 vs 891), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Westerway Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 11.1).
- •New Norfolk Primary School is the larger school with 208 students compared with 54.
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 New Norfolk Primary School better than Westerway Primary School?
On the Success Index, Westerway Primary School ranks higher (25.5 vs 24.3 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 New Norfolk Primary School and Westerway Primary School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between New Norfolk and Westerway in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
New Norfolk Primary School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Westerway Primary School has 7.7.
How do New Norfolk Primary School and Westerway Primary School rank in TAS?
New Norfolk Primary School is 111th of 132 and Westerway Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.