Cambridge Primary School vs Lauderdale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 8.2 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
Lauderdale Primary School
Lauderdale · Government primary · K-6
689 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Cambridge Primary School Cambridge TAS | Lauderdale Primary School Lauderdale TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #31 of 132 | #21 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #1893 of 4,908 | #1559 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 350 | 689 |
| Girls / boys | 161 / 189 | 304 / 385 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 91 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.3 | 48.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.5 | 20.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 6% |
| Suburb | Cambridge 7170 | Lauderdale 7021 |
| Council area | Clarence | Clarence |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | cambridgeprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | lauderdaleprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Lauderdale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (63.9 vs 60.4).
- •Cambridge Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lauderdale Primary School is the larger school with 689 students compared with 350.
- •Lauderdale Primary School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -8%).
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 Lauderdale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lauderdale Primary School ranks higher (63.9 vs 60.4 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 Lauderdale Primary School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Lauderdale in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cambridge Primary School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lauderdale Primary School has 13.6.
How do Cambridge Primary School and Lauderdale Primary School rank in TAS?
Cambridge Primary School is 31st of 132 and Lauderdale Primary School is 21st of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.