Australian Christian College - Launceston vs Launceston Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Tasmania, 3.6 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
Launceston Christian School
Riverside · Independent combined · Prep-12
742 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Australian Christian College - Launceston Newnham TAS | Launceston Christian School Riverside TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #17 of 51 | #12 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #657 of 1,259 | #401 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 129 | 742 |
| Girls / boys | 70 / 59 | 370 / 372 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | 23 | 83 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 52 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +249% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1011 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 66.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 40.0 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Newnham 7248 | Riverside 7250 |
| Council area | Launceston | West Tamar |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.acc.edu.au/launceston/ | www.lcs.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Launceston Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (63.6 vs 50.0).
- •Launceston Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 1011), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Launceston Christian School is the larger school with 742 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 Launceston Christian School?
On the Success Index, Launceston Christian School ranks higher (63.6 vs 50.0 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 - Launceston and Launceston Christian School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Newnham and Riverside in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Christian College - Launceston has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Launceston Christian School has 11.2.
How do Australian Christian College - Launceston and Launceston Christian School rank in TAS?
Australian Christian College - Launceston is 17th of 51 and Launceston Christian School is 12th of 51 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.