Norwood Primary School vs Punchbowl Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Norwood Primary School
Norwood · Government primary · K-6
415 students · ICSEA 1002
Punchbowl Primary School
Newstead · Government primary · K-6
317 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Norwood Primary School Norwood TAS | Punchbowl Primary School Newstead TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #54 of 132 | #32 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #2862 of 4,908 | #2085 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 415 | 317 |
| Girls / boys | 184 / 231 | 160 / 157 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1002 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 29.2 | 21.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.2 | 15.3 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 9% |
| Suburb | Norwood 7250 | Newstead 7250 |
| Council area | Launceston | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.norwoodps.sa.edu.au/ | punchbowlprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Punchbowl Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.0 vs 47.7).
- •Punchbowl Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 1002), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Norwood Primary School is the larger school with 415 students compared with 317.
- •Punchbowl Primary School has grown faster over five years (-13% 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 Norwood Primary School better than Punchbowl Primary School?
On the Success Index, Punchbowl Primary School ranks higher (58.0 vs 47.7 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 Norwood Primary School and Punchbowl Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Norwood and Newstead in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Norwood Primary School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Punchbowl Primary School has 14.0.
How do Norwood Primary School and Punchbowl Primary School rank in TAS?
Norwood Primary School is 54th of 132 and Punchbowl Primary School is 32nd of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.