New Town Primary School vs Sacred Heart College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 645 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
New Town Primary School
New Town · Government primary · K-6
305 students · ICSEA 1057
Sacred Heart College
New Town · Catholic combined · Prep-10
934 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | New Town Primary School New Town TAS | Sacred Heart College New Town TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 132 | #24 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #1386 of 4,908 | #757 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 305 | 934 |
| Girls / boys | 153 / 152 | 480 / 454 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 134 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1057 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.7 | 74.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 49.7 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 6% |
| Suburb | New Town 7008 | New Town 7008 |
| Council area | Hobart | Hobart |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | newtownprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.shc.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •New Town Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.9 vs 45.4).
- •New Town Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1057 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart College is the larger school with 934 students compared with 305.
- •Sacred Heart College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -17%).
- •New Town Primary School is a government school while Sacred Heart College is a catholic 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 New Town Primary School better than Sacred Heart College?
On the Success Index, New Town Primary School ranks higher (65.9 vs 45.4 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 Town Primary School and Sacred Heart College?
About 645 m in a straight line, between New Town and New Town in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
New Town Primary School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart College has 12.5.
How do New Town Primary School and Sacred Heart College rank in TAS?
New Town Primary School is 18th of 132 and Sacred Heart College is 24th of 51 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.