Andrews Creek Primary School vs Latrobe High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 6.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Andrews Creek Primary School
Wesley Vale · Government primary · K-6
176 students · ICSEA 972
Latrobe High School
Latrobe · Government high school · 7-12
555 students · ICSEA 956
| Measure | Andrews Creek Primary School Wesley Vale TAS | Latrobe High School Latrobe TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #62 of 132 | #16 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #3131 of 4,908 | #913 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 176 | 555 |
| Girls / boys | 94 / 82 | 248 / 307 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 135 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 4 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 956 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 45.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 26.0 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 13% |
| Suburb | Wesley Vale 7307 | Latrobe 7307 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Tas.) | Latrobe (Tas.) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | andrewscreekprimary.education.tas.edu.au | latrobehigh.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Andrews Creek Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (44.3 vs 41.7).
- •Andrews Creek Primary School has the higher ICSEA (972 vs 956), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Latrobe High School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.9).
- •Latrobe High School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 176.
- •Andrews Creek Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs 4%).
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 Andrews Creek Primary School better than Latrobe High School?
On the Success Index, Andrews Creek Primary School ranks higher (44.3 vs 41.7 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 Andrews Creek Primary School and Latrobe High School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Wesley Vale and Latrobe in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Andrews Creek Primary School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Latrobe High School has 12.1.
How do Andrews Creek Primary School and Latrobe High School rank in TAS?
Andrews Creek Primary School is 62nd of 132 and Latrobe High School is 16th of 42 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.