Punchbowl Primary School vs Scotch Oakburn College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 472 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Punchbowl Primary School
Newstead · Government primary · K-6
317 students · ICSEA 1029
Scotch Oakburn College
Newstead · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,164 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Punchbowl Primary School Newstead TAS | Scotch Oakburn College Newstead TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #32 of 132 | #4 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #2085 of 4,908 | #155 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 317 | 1,164 |
| Girls / boys | 160 / 157 | 597 / 567 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 109 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 89 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.5 | 112.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 83.5 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 1% |
| Suburb | Newstead 7250 | Newstead 7250 |
| Council area | Launceston | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | punchbowlprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.soc.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Scotch Oakburn College scores higher on the Success Index (77.0 vs 58.0).
- •Scotch Oakburn College has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1029), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Scotch Oakburn College has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.0).
- •Scotch Oakburn College is the larger school with 1,164 students compared with 317.
- •Scotch Oakburn College has grown faster over five years (17% vs -13%).
- •Punchbowl Primary School is a government school while Scotch Oakburn College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Punchbowl Primary School better than Scotch Oakburn College?
On the Success Index, Scotch Oakburn College ranks higher (77.0 vs 58.0 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 Punchbowl Primary School and Scotch Oakburn College?
About 472 m in a straight line, between Newstead and Newstead in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Punchbowl Primary School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Scotch Oakburn College has 10.3.
How do Punchbowl Primary School and Scotch Oakburn College rank in TAS?
Punchbowl Primary School is 32nd of 132 and Scotch Oakburn College is 4th of 51 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.