East Devonport Primary School vs Geneva Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 7.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
East Devonport Primary School
East Devonport · Government primary · K-6
198 students · ICSEA 834
Geneva Christian College
Latrobe · Independent combined · Prep-12
297 students · ICSEA 1011
| Measure | East Devonport Primary School East Devonport TAS | Geneva Christian College Latrobe TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #123 of 132 | #18 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #4713 of 4,908 | #663 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 198 | 297 |
| Girls / boys | 114 / 84 | 156 / 141 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 30 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 14 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 834 | 1011 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 77% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 23.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.9 | 29.6 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 34% | 4% |
| Suburb | East Devonport 7310 | Latrobe 7307 |
| Council area | Devonport | Latrobe (Tas.) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | eastdevonportprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.geneva.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Geneva Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (49.8 vs 21.4).
- •Geneva Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1011 vs 834), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •East Devonport Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 12.6).
- •Geneva Christian College is the larger school with 297 students compared with 198.
- •Geneva Christian College has grown faster over five years (16% vs -9%).
- •East Devonport Primary School is a government school while Geneva Christian 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 East Devonport Primary School better than Geneva Christian College?
On the Success Index, Geneva Christian College ranks higher (49.8 vs 21.4 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 East Devonport Primary School and Geneva Christian College?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between East Devonport and Latrobe in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
East Devonport Primary School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Geneva Christian College has 12.6.
How do East Devonport Primary School and Geneva Christian College rank in TAS?
East Devonport Primary School is 123rd of 132 and Geneva Christian College is 18th of 51 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.