Sandy Bay Infant School vs Taroona Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 3.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sandy Bay Infant School
Sandy Bay · Government primary · K-2
84 students · ICSEA 1131
Taroona Primary School
Taroona · Government primary · K-6
274 students · ICSEA 1149
| Measure | Sandy Bay Infant School Sandy Bay TAS | Taroona Primary School Taroona TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 81 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #4 of 132 | #3 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #190 of 4,908 | #172 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-2 | K-6 |
| Students | 84 | 274 |
| Girls / boys | 35 / 49 | 130 / 144 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1131 | 1149 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 64% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 17.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 11.4 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Sandy Bay 7005 | Taroona 7053 |
| Council area | Hobart | Kingborough |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | sandybayinfant.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.taroonaprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (80.0 vs 80.5).
- •Taroona Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1149 vs 1131), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sandy Bay Infant School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.6).
- •Taroona Primary School is the larger school with 274 students compared with 84.
- •Sandy Bay Infant School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -19%).
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 Sandy Bay Infant School better than Taroona 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 Sandy Bay Infant School and Taroona Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Sandy Bay and Taroona in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sandy Bay Infant School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Taroona Primary School has 14.6.
How do Sandy Bay Infant School and Taroona Primary School rank in TAS?
Sandy Bay Infant School is 4th of 132 and Taroona Primary School is 3rd of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.