Australian Christian College - Launceston vs Legana Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 6.6 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
Legana Primary School
Legana · Government primary · K-6
144 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Australian Christian College - Launceston Newnham TAS | Legana Primary School Legana TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #17 of 51 | #43 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #657 of 1,259 | #2571 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 129 | 144 |
| Girls / boys | 70 / 59 | 59 / 85 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | 23 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +249% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1011 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 11.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 8% |
| Suburb | Newnham 7248 | Legana 7277 |
| Council area | Launceston | West Tamar |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.acc.edu.au/launceston/ | leganaprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Legana Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (51.7 vs 50.0).
- •Australian Christian College - Launceston has the higher ICSEA (1011 vs 1002), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Legana Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.5).
- •Legana Primary School is the larger school with 144 students compared with 129.
- •Australian Christian College - Launceston is a independent school while Legana 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 - Launceston better than Legana Primary School?
On the Success Index, Legana Primary School ranks higher (51.7 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 Legana Primary School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Newnham and Legana in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Christian College - Launceston has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Legana Primary School has 10.7.
How do Australian Christian College - Launceston and Legana Primary School rank in TAS?
Australian Christian College - Launceston is 17th of 51 and Legana Primary School is 43rd of 132 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.