Blackmans Bay Primary School vs West Launceston Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 173 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blackmans Bay Primary School
Blackmans Bay · Government primary · K-6
257 students · ICSEA 1035
West Launceston Primary School
West Launceston · Government primary · K-6
375 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Blackmans Bay Primary School Blackmans Bay TAS | West Launceston Primary School West Launceston TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #20 of 132 | #38 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #1501 of 4,908 | #2262 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 257 | 375 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 125 | 169 / 206 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1035 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 25.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 19.0 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 5% |
| Suburb | Blackmans Bay 7052 | West Launceston 7250 |
| Council area | Kingborough | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | blackmansbayprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | westlauncestonprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Blackmans Bay Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.4 vs 55.9).
- •West Launceston Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 1035), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blackmans Bay Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.5).
- •West Launceston Primary School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 257.
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 Blackmans Bay Primary School better than West Launceston Primary School?
On the Success Index, Blackmans Bay Primary School ranks higher (64.4 vs 55.9 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 Blackmans Bay Primary School and West Launceston Primary School?
About 173 km in a straight line, between Blackmans Bay and West Launceston in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blackmans Bay Primary School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and West Launceston Primary School has 14.5.
How do Blackmans Bay Primary School and West Launceston Primary School rank in TAS?
Blackmans Bay Primary School is 20th of 132 and West Launceston Primary School is 38th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.