Australian Christian College - Launceston vs Geneva Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Tasmania, 60 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian Christian College - Launceston
Newnham · Independent combined · Prep-10
129 students · ICSEA 1011
Geneva Christian College
Latrobe · Independent combined · Prep-12
297 students · ICSEA 1011
| Measure | Australian Christian College - Launceston Newnham TAS | Geneva Christian College Latrobe TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #17 of 51 | #18 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #657 of 1,259 | #663 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 129 | 297 |
| Girls / boys | 70 / 59 | 156 / 141 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | 23 | 30 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 14 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +249% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1011 | 1011 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 23.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 29.6 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 4% |
| Suburb | Newnham 7248 | Latrobe 7307 |
| Council area | Launceston | Latrobe (Tas.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.acc.edu.au/launceston/ | www.geneva.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (50.0 vs 49.8).
- •Australian Christian College - Launceston has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.6).
- •Geneva Christian College is the larger school with 297 students compared with 129.
- •Australian Christian College - Launceston has grown faster over five years (249% vs 16%).
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 - Launceston better than Geneva Christian College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Australian Christian College - Launceston and Geneva Christian College?
About 60 km in a straight line, between Newnham and Latrobe in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Christian College - Launceston has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Geneva Christian College has 12.6.
How do Australian Christian College - Launceston and Geneva Christian College rank in TAS?
Australian Christian College - Launceston is 17th of 51 and Geneva Christian College is 18th of 51 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.