East Launceston Primary School vs Punchbowl Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
East Launceston Primary School
East Launceston · Government primary · K-6
501 students · ICSEA 1046
Punchbowl Primary School
Newstead · Government primary · K-6
317 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | East Launceston Primary School East Launceston TAS | Punchbowl Primary School Newstead TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 132 | #32 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #1701 of 4,908 | #2085 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 501 | 317 |
| Girls / boys | 260 / 241 | 160 / 157 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.4 | 21.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 15.3 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 9% |
| Suburb | East Launceston 7250 | Newstead 7250 |
| Council area | Launceston | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | eastlauncestonprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | punchbowlprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •East Launceston Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.4 vs 58.0).
- •East Launceston Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 1029), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Punchbowl Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.7).
- •East Launceston Primary School is the larger school with 501 students compared with 317.
- •East Launceston Primary School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -13%).
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 Launceston Primary School better than Punchbowl Primary School?
On the Success Index, East Launceston Primary School ranks higher (62.4 vs 58.0 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 Launceston Primary School and Punchbowl Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between East Launceston and Newstead in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
East Launceston Primary School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Punchbowl Primary School has 14.0.
How do East Launceston Primary School and Punchbowl Primary School rank in TAS?
East Launceston Primary School is 23rd of 132 and Punchbowl Primary School is 32nd of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.