Orford Primary School vs South George Town Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 183 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Orford Primary School
Orford · Government primary · K-6
66 students · ICSEA 918
South George Town Primary School
George Town · Government primary · K-6
203 students · ICSEA 918
| Measure | Orford Primary School Orford TAS | South George Town Primary School George Town TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #101 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4256 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 66 | 203 |
| Girls / boys | 30 / 36 | 91 / 112 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 918 | 918 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 16.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 13.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 13% |
| Suburb | Orford 7190 | George Town 7253 |
| Council area | Glamorgan-Spring Bay | George Town |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | orfordprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | southgeorgetownprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •South George Town Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (28.3 vs 25.0).
- •Orford Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.7).
- •South George Town Primary School is the larger school with 203 students compared with 66.
- •South George Town Primary School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -20%).
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 Orford Primary School better than South George Town Primary School?
On the Success Index, South George Town Primary School ranks higher (28.3 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 Orford Primary School and South George Town Primary School?
About 183 km in a straight line, between Orford and George Town in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Orford Primary School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South George Town Primary School has 11.7.
How do Orford Primary School and South George Town Primary School rank in TAS?
Orford Primary School is unranked and South George Town Primary School is 101st of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.