Campbell Street Primary School vs Lambert School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 483 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Campbell Street Primary School
North Hobart · Government primary · K-6
219 students · ICSEA 1075
Lambert School
North Hobart · Independent combined · 1-10
33 students · ICSEA 1007
| Measure | Campbell Street Primary School North Hobart TAS | Lambert School North Hobart TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #16 of 132 | – |
| National rank (type) | #997 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | 1-10 |
| Students | 219 | 33 |
| Girls / boys | 95 / 124 | 14 / 19 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 1 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1075 | 1007 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 5.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 5.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 3.0 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 18% |
| Suburb | North Hobart 7000 | North Hobart 7002 |
| Council area | Hobart | Hobart |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.campbellstreetprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.lambertschool.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Campbell Street Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.2 vs 48.6).
- •Campbell Street Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1075 vs 1007), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lambert School has fewer students per teacher (5.7 vs 14.8).
- •Campbell Street Primary School is the larger school with 219 students compared with 33.
- •Campbell Street Primary School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -34%).
- •Campbell Street Primary School is a government school while Lambert School 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 Campbell Street Primary School better than Lambert School?
On the Success Index, Campbell Street Primary School ranks higher (70.2 vs 48.6 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 Campbell Street Primary School and Lambert School?
About 483 m in a straight line, between North Hobart and North Hobart in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Campbell Street Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lambert School has 5.7.
How do Campbell Street Primary School and Lambert School rank in TAS?
Campbell Street Primary School is 16th of 132 and Lambert School is unranked among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.