Cambridge Primary School vs Eastside Lutheran College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 5.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge Primary School
Cambridge · Government primary · K-6
350 students · ICSEA 1041
Eastside Lutheran College
Warrane · Independent combined · Prep-10
253 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Cambridge Primary School Cambridge TAS | Eastside Lutheran College Warrane TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #31 of 132 | #21 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #1893 of 4,908 | #727 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 350 | 253 |
| Girls / boys | 161 / 189 | 106 / 147 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 30 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.3 | 25.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.5 | 20.2 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 7% |
| Suburb | Cambridge 7170 | Warrane 7018 |
| Council area | Clarence | Clarence |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | cambridgeprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.elc.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cambridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (60.4 vs 46.7).
- •Cambridge Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eastside Lutheran College has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 14.0).
- •Cambridge Primary School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 253.
- •Cambridge Primary School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -26%).
- •Cambridge Primary School is a government school while Eastside Lutheran College is an independent 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 Cambridge Primary School better than Eastside Lutheran College?
On the Success Index, Cambridge Primary School ranks higher (60.4 vs 46.7 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 Cambridge Primary School and Eastside Lutheran College?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Warrane in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cambridge Primary School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Eastside Lutheran College has 9.9.
How do Cambridge Primary School and Eastside Lutheran College rank in TAS?
Cambridge Primary School is 31st of 132 and Eastside Lutheran College is 21st of 51 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.