Sandy Bay Infant School vs Waimea Heights Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 1.0 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
Waimea Heights Primary School
Sandy Bay · Government primary · K-6
359 students · ICSEA 1135
| Measure | Sandy Bay Infant School Sandy Bay TAS | Waimea Heights Primary School Sandy Bay TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 5% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #4 of 132 | #9 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #190 of 4,908 | #525 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-2 | K-6 |
| Students | 84 | 359 |
| Girls / boys | 35 / 49 | 160 / 199 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1131 | 1135 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 21.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 13.9 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Sandy Bay 7005 | Sandy Bay 7005 |
| Council area | Hobart | Hobart |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | sandybayinfant.education.tas.edu.au/ | waimeaheightsprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Sandy Bay Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (80.0 vs 75.2).
- •Waimea Heights Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1135 vs 1131), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sandy Bay Infant School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 16.0).
- •Waimea Heights Primary School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 84.
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 Waimea Heights Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sandy Bay Infant School ranks higher (80.0 vs 75.2 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 Sandy Bay Infant School and Waimea Heights Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Sandy Bay and Sandy Bay in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sandy Bay Infant School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Waimea Heights Primary School has 16.0.
How do Sandy Bay Infant School and Waimea Heights Primary School rank in TAS?
Sandy Bay Infant School is 4th of 132 and Waimea Heights Primary School is 9th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.