Andrews Creek Primary School vs Latrobe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 6.7 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 Primary School
Latrobe · Government primary · K-6
304 students · ICSEA 931
| Measure | Andrews Creek Primary School Wesley Vale TAS | Latrobe Primary School Latrobe TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #62 of 132 | #97 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #3131 of 4,908 | #4227 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 176 | 304 |
| Girls / boys | 94 / 82 | 153 / 151 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 931 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 21.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 14.2 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 17% |
| Suburb | Wesley Vale 7307 | Latrobe 7307 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Tas.) | Latrobe (Tas.) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | andrewscreekprimary.education.tas.edu.au | latrobeprimary.education.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Andrews Creek Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (44.3 vs 28.7).
- •Andrews Creek Primary School has the higher ICSEA (972 vs 931), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Andrews Creek Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.6).
- •Latrobe Primary School is the larger school with 304 students compared with 176.
- •Andrews Creek Primary School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -14%).
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 Primary School?
On the Success Index, Andrews Creek Primary School ranks higher (44.3 vs 28.7 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 Primary School?
About 6.7 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 Primary School has 13.6.
How do Andrews Creek Primary School and Latrobe Primary School rank in TAS?
Andrews Creek Primary School is 62nd of 132 and Latrobe Primary School is 97th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.