Port Dalrymple School vs South George Town Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Port Dalrymple School
George Town · Government combined · K-12
381 students · ICSEA 858
South George Town Primary School
George Town · Government primary · K-6
203 students · ICSEA 918
| Measure | Port Dalrymple School George Town TAS | South George Town Primary School George Town TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #51 of 51 | #101 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #1219 of 1,259 | #4256 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 381 | 203 |
| Girls / boys | 173 / 208 | 91 / 112 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | 50 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 6 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 858 | 918 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 80% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.9 | 16.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.3 | 13.5 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 13% |
| Suburb | George Town 7253 | George Town 7253 |
| Council area | George Town | George Town |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | portdalrymple.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 22.2).
- •South George Town Primary School has the higher ICSEA (918 vs 858), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Port Dalrymple School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 11.7).
- •Port Dalrymple School is the larger school with 381 students compared with 203.
- •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 Port Dalrymple School better than South George Town Primary School?
On the Success Index, South George Town Primary School ranks higher (28.3 vs 22.2 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 Port Dalrymple School and South George Town Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between George Town and George Town in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Port Dalrymple School has 9.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and South George Town Primary School has 11.7.
How do Port Dalrymple School and South George Town Primary School rank in TAS?
Port Dalrymple School is 51st of 51 and South George Town Primary School is 101st of 132 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.