Smithton Primary School vs West Ulverstone Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 94 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Smithton Primary School
Smithton · Government primary · K-6
210 students · ICSEA 847
West Ulverstone Primary School
West Ulverstone · Government primary · K-6
117 students · ICSEA 835
| Measure | Smithton Primary School Smithton TAS | West Ulverstone Primary School West Ulverstone TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #110 of 132 | #131 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #4532 of 4,908 | #4825 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 210 | 117 |
| Girls / boys | 93 / 117 | 63 / 54 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 847 | 835 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.3 | 11.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 40% | 29% |
| Suburb | Smithton 7330 | West Ulverstone 7315 |
| Council area | Circular Head | Central Coast (Tas.) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | smithtonprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | westulverstoneprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Smithton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (24.5 vs 18.9).
- •Smithton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (847 vs 835), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •West Ulverstone Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.4).
- •Smithton Primary School is the larger school with 210 students compared with 117.
- •Smithton Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -30%).
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 Smithton Primary School better than West Ulverstone Primary School?
On the Success Index, Smithton Primary School ranks higher (24.5 vs 18.9 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 Smithton Primary School and West Ulverstone Primary School?
About 94 km in a straight line, between Smithton and West Ulverstone in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Smithton Primary School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and West Ulverstone Primary School has 9.5.
How do Smithton Primary School and West Ulverstone Primary School rank in TAS?
Smithton Primary School is 110th of 132 and West Ulverstone Primary School is 131st of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.