Ravenswood Heights Primary School vs Waverley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ravenswood Heights Primary School
Ravenswood · Government primary · K-6
264 students · ICSEA 829
Waverley Primary School
Waverley · Government primary · K-6
122 students · ICSEA 870
| Measure | Ravenswood Heights Primary School Ravenswood TAS | Waverley Primary School Waverley TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #119 of 132 | #127 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #4645 of 4,908 | #4750 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 264 | 122 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 135 | 47 / 75 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 829 | 870 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 86% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 7.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 14.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 13.3 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 27% | 25% |
| Suburb | Ravenswood 7250 | Waverley 7250 |
| Council area | Launceston | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | ravenswoodheightsprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.glenps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Ravenswood Heights Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (22.7 vs 20.6).
- •Waverley Primary School has the higher ICSEA (870 vs 829), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Waverley Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.9 vs 10.7).
- •Ravenswood Heights Primary School is the larger school with 264 students compared with 122.
- •Ravenswood Heights Primary School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -23%).
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 Ravenswood Heights Primary School better than Waverley Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ravenswood Heights Primary School ranks higher (22.7 vs 20.6 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 Ravenswood Heights Primary School and Waverley Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Ravenswood and Waverley in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ravenswood Heights Primary School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Waverley Primary School has 7.9.
How do Ravenswood Heights Primary School and Waverley Primary School rank in TAS?
Ravenswood Heights Primary School is 119th of 132 and Waverley Primary School is 127th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.