Eastside Lutheran College vs Lindisfarne Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eastside Lutheran College
Warrane · Independent combined · Prep-10
253 students · ICSEA 1003
Lindisfarne Primary School
Lindisfarne · Government primary · K-6
331 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | Eastside Lutheran College Warrane TAS | Lindisfarne Primary School Lindisfarne TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #21 of 51 | #17 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #727 of 1,259 | #1257 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 253 | 331 |
| Girls / boys | 106 / 147 | 148 / 183 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | 30 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.5 | 21.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.2 | 9.7 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 5% |
| Suburb | Warrane 7018 | Lindisfarne 7015 |
| Council area | Clarence | Clarence |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.elc.tas.edu.au | lindisfarneprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Lindisfarne Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.4 vs 46.7).
- •Lindisfarne Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eastside Lutheran College has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 14.5).
- •Lindisfarne Primary School is the larger school with 331 students compared with 253.
- •Lindisfarne Primary School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -26%).
- •Eastside Lutheran College is a independent school while Lindisfarne Primary School is a government 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 Eastside Lutheran College better than Lindisfarne Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lindisfarne Primary School ranks higher (67.4 vs 46.7 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 Eastside Lutheran College and Lindisfarne Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Warrane and Lindisfarne in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eastside Lutheran College has 9.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lindisfarne Primary School has 14.5.
How do Eastside Lutheran College and Lindisfarne Primary School rank in TAS?
Eastside Lutheran College is 21st of 51 and Lindisfarne Primary School is 17th of 132 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.