Australian Christian College - Launceston vs Riverside High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 3.5 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
Riverside High School
Riverside · Government high school · 7-11
624 students · ICSEA 1009
| Measure | Australian Christian College - Launceston Newnham TAS | Riverside High School Riverside TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #17 of 51 | #12 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #657 of 1,259 | #805 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-10 | 7-11 |
| Students | 129 | 624 |
| Girls / boys | 70 / 59 | 302 / 322 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 23 | 123 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +249% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1011 | 1009 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 50.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 23.7 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 6% |
| Suburb | Newnham 7248 | Riverside 7250 |
| Council area | Launceston | West Tamar |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.acc.edu.au/launceston/ | riversidehigh.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Australian Christian College - Launceston scores higher on the Success Index (50.0 vs 46.6).
- •Australian Christian College - Launceston has the higher ICSEA (1011 vs 1009), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Australian Christian College - Launceston has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.3).
- •Riverside High School is the larger school with 624 students compared with 129.
- •Australian Christian College - Launceston has grown faster over five years (249% vs -19%).
- •Australian Christian College - Launceston is a independent school while Riverside High 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 Riverside High School?
On the Success Index, Australian Christian College - Launceston ranks higher (50.0 vs 46.6 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 Riverside High School?
About 3.5 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 Riverside High School has 12.3.
How do Australian Christian College - Launceston and Riverside High School rank in TAS?
Australian Christian College - Launceston is 17th of 51 and Riverside High School is 12th of 42 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.