Orford Primary School vs Zeehan Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 222 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
Zeehan Primary School
Zeehan · Government primary · K-6
43 students · ICSEA 919
| Measure | Orford Primary School Orford TAS | Zeehan Primary School Zeehan TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 66 | 43 |
| Girls / boys | 30 / 36 | 24 / 19 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 918 | 919 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 7.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 5.2 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 2% |
| Suburb | Orford 7190 | Zeehan 7469 |
| Council area | Glamorgan-Spring Bay | West Coast |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Remote |
| Website | orfordprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | zeehanprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (25.0 vs 25.1).
- •Zeehan Primary School has the higher ICSEA (919 vs 918), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Zeehan Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.4 vs 10.8).
- •Orford Primary School is the larger school with 66 students compared with 43.
- •Orford Primary School has grown faster over five years (-20% vs -34%).
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 Zeehan Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Orford Primary School and Zeehan Primary School?
About 222 km in a straight line, between Orford and Zeehan in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Orford Primary School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Zeehan Primary School has 7.4.
How do Orford Primary School and Zeehan Primary School rank in TAS?
Orford Primary School is unranked and Zeehan Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.