Orford Primary School vs Triabunna District School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 6.9 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
Triabunna District School
Triabunna · Government combined · K-12
151 students · ICSEA 883
| Measure | Orford Primary School Orford TAS | Triabunna District School Triabunna TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #46 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1142 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 66 | 151 |
| Girls / boys | 30 / 36 | 72 / 79 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 21 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 2 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 918 | 883 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 8.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 17.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 16.4 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 27% |
| Suburb | Orford 7190 | Triabunna 7190 |
| Council area | Glamorgan-Spring Bay | Glamorgan-Spring Bay |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | orfordprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | triabunna.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Triabunna District School scores higher on the Success Index (27.0 vs 25.0).
- •Orford Primary School has the higher ICSEA (918 vs 883), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Triabunna District School has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 10.8).
- •Triabunna District School is the larger school with 151 students compared with 66.
- •Triabunna District School has grown faster over five years (-8% 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 Triabunna District School?
On the Success Index, Triabunna District School ranks higher (27.0 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 Triabunna District School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Orford and Triabunna in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Orford Primary School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Triabunna District School has 8.3.
How do Orford Primary School and Triabunna District School rank in TAS?
Orford Primary School is unranked and Triabunna District School is 46th of 51 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.