Orford Primary School vs Springfield Gardens Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 58 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
Springfield Gardens Primary School
West Moonah · Government primary · K-6
192 students · ICSEA 918
| Measure | Orford Primary School Orford TAS | Springfield Gardens Primary School West Moonah TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #87 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3928 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 66 | 192 |
| Girls / boys | 30 / 36 | 99 / 93 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 918 | 918 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 17.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 22.0 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 16% |
| Suburb | Orford 7190 | West Moonah 7009 |
| Council area | Glamorgan-Spring Bay | Glenorchy |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | orfordprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | springfieldgardensprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Springfield Gardens Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (32.9 vs 25.0).
- •Springfield Gardens Primary School is the larger school with 192 students compared with 66.
- •Orford Primary School has grown faster over five years (-20% vs -29%).
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 Springfield Gardens Primary School?
On the Success Index, Springfield Gardens Primary School ranks higher (32.9 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 Orford Primary School and Springfield Gardens Primary School?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Orford and West Moonah in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Orford Primary School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Springfield Gardens Primary School has 10.6.
How do Orford Primary School and Springfield Gardens Primary School rank in TAS?
Orford Primary School is unranked and Springfield Gardens Primary School is 87th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.