South George Town Primary School vs Zeehan Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 151 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
South George Town Primary School
George Town · Government primary · K-6
203 students · ICSEA 918
Zeehan Primary School
Zeehan · Government primary · K-6
43 students · ICSEA 919
| Measure | South George Town Primary School George Town TAS | Zeehan Primary School Zeehan TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #101 of 132 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4256 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 203 | 43 |
| Girls / boys | 91 / 112 | 24 / 19 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 918 | 919 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 7.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.5 | 5.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.5 | 5.2 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 2% |
| Suburb | George Town 7253 | Zeehan 7469 |
| Council area | George Town | West Coast |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Remote |
| Website | southgeorgetownprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | zeehanprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •South George Town Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (28.3 vs 25.1).
- •Zeehan Primary School has the higher ICSEA (919 vs 918), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Zeehan Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.4 vs 11.7).
- •South George Town Primary School is the larger school with 203 students compared with 43.
- •South George Town Primary School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -34%).
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 South George Town Primary School better than Zeehan Primary School?
On the Success Index, South George Town Primary School ranks higher (28.3 vs 25.1 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 South George Town Primary School and Zeehan Primary School?
About 151 km in a straight line, between George Town and Zeehan in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
South George Town Primary School has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Zeehan Primary School has 7.4.
How do South George Town Primary School and Zeehan Primary School rank in TAS?
South George Town Primary School is 101st of 132 and Zeehan Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.