Ridgley Primary School vs Romaine Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 8.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ridgley Primary School
Ridgley · Government primary · K-6
110 students · ICSEA 911
Romaine Park Primary School
Romaine · Government primary · K-6
331 students · ICSEA 873
| Measure | Ridgley Primary School Ridgley TAS | Romaine Park Primary School Romaine TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #109 of 132 | #114 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #4519 of 4,908 | #4564 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 110 | 331 |
| Girls / boys | 55 / 55 | 160 / 171 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 911 | 873 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 27.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 21.8 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 25% |
| Suburb | Ridgley 7321 | Romaine 7320 |
| Council area | Burnie | Burnie |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | ridgleyprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | romaineparkprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (24.8 vs 24.0).
- •Ridgley Primary School has the higher ICSEA (911 vs 873), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Romaine Park Primary School is the larger school with 331 students compared with 110.
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 Ridgley Primary School better than Romaine Park 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 Ridgley Primary School and Romaine Park Primary School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Ridgley and Romaine in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ridgley Primary School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Romaine Park Primary School has 11.2.
How do Ridgley Primary School and Romaine Park Primary School rank in TAS?
Ridgley Primary School is 109th of 132 and Romaine Park Primary School is 114th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.