Australian Christian College - Hobart vs Lindisfarne North Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 231 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian Christian College - Hobart
Geilston Bay · Independent combined · Prep-10
119 students · ICSEA 1014
Lindisfarne North Primary School
Geilston Bay · Government primary · K-6
321 students · ICSEA 995
| Measure | Australian Christian College - Hobart Geilston Bay TAS | Lindisfarne North Primary School Geilston Bay TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #16 of 51 | #63 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #626 of 1,259 | #3145 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 119 | 321 |
| Girls / boys | 61 / 58 | 152 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | 15 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +177% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 995 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 16.8 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 12% |
| Suburb | Geilston Bay 7015 | Geilston Bay 7015 |
| Council area | Clarence | Clarence |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.acc.edu.au/hobart/ | lindisfarnenorthprimary.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Australian Christian College - Hobart scores higher on the Success Index (51.3 vs 44.1).
- •Australian Christian College - Hobart has the higher ICSEA (1014 vs 995), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Australian Christian College - Hobart has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.0).
- •Lindisfarne North Primary School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 119.
- •Australian Christian College - Hobart has grown faster over five years (177% vs -7%).
- •Australian Christian College - Hobart is a independent school while Lindisfarne North Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Australian Christian College - Hobart better than Lindisfarne North Primary School?
On the Success Index, Australian Christian College - Hobart ranks higher (51.3 vs 44.1 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 Australian Christian College - Hobart and Lindisfarne North Primary School?
About 231 m in a straight line, between Geilston Bay and Geilston Bay in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Christian College - Hobart has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lindisfarne North Primary School has 14.0.
How do Australian Christian College - Hobart and Lindisfarne North Primary School rank in TAS?
Australian Christian College - Hobart is 16th of 51 and Lindisfarne North Primary School is 63rd of 132 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.