Calvin Christian School vs Newstead Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Tasmania, 172 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Calvin Christian School
Kingston · Independent combined · Prep-12
788 students · ICSEA 1088
Newstead Christian School
Newstead · Independent combined · Prep-10
93 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Calvin Christian School Kingston TAS | Newstead Christian School Newstead TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 51 | #8 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #334 of 1,259 | #347 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 788 | 93 |
| Girls / boys | 386 / 402 | 61 / 32 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | 96 | 1 |
| Year 12 cohort | 36 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +65% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1088 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.8 | 10.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.0 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Kingston 7050 | Newstead 7250 |
| Council area | Kingborough | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.calvin.tas.edu.au | www.ncs.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (66.5 vs 65.8).
- •Calvin Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1088 vs 1080), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newstead Christian School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 13.9).
- •Calvin Christian School is the larger school with 788 students compared with 93.
- •Calvin Christian School has grown faster over five years (65% vs 0%).
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 Calvin Christian School better than Newstead Christian School?
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 Calvin Christian School and Newstead Christian School?
About 172 km in a straight line, between Kingston and Newstead in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Calvin Christian School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newstead Christian School has 8.6.
How do Calvin Christian School and Newstead Christian School rank in TAS?
Calvin Christian School is 7th of 51 and Newstead Christian School is 8th of 51 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.