East Ulverstone Primary School vs Leighland Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 298 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
East Ulverstone Primary School
Ulverstone · Government primary · K-6
241 students · ICSEA 945
Leighland Christian School
Ulverstone · Independent combined · Prep-12
636 students · ICSEA 1011
| Measure | East Ulverstone Primary School Ulverstone TAS | Leighland Christian School Ulverstone TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #86 of 132 | #25 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #3907 of 4,908 | #781 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 241 | 636 |
| Girls / boys | 117 / 124 | 319 / 317 |
| Foundation intake | 22 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 40 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 36 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 945 | 1011 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.2 | 52.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 52.5 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 11% |
| Suburb | Ulverstone 7315 | Ulverstone 7315 |
| Council area | Central Coast (Tas.) | Central Coast (Tas.) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | eastulverstoneprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.leighland.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Leighland Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (44.3 vs 33.1).
- •Leighland Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1011 vs 945), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Leighland Christian School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.1).
- •Leighland Christian School is the larger school with 636 students compared with 241.
- •Leighland Christian School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -4%).
- •East Ulverstone Primary School is a government school while Leighland Christian 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 East Ulverstone Primary School better than Leighland Christian School?
On the Success Index, Leighland Christian School ranks higher (44.3 vs 33.1 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 Ulverstone Primary School and Leighland Christian School?
About 298 m in a straight line, between Ulverstone and Ulverstone in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
East Ulverstone Primary School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Leighland Christian School has 12.2.
How do East Ulverstone Primary School and Leighland Christian School rank in TAS?
East Ulverstone Primary School is 86th of 132 and Leighland Christian School is 25th of 51 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.