Eastside Lutheran College vs Rosny College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 2.5 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
Rosny College
Rosny Park · Government high school · 11-12
968 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Eastside Lutheran College Warrane TAS | Rosny College Rosny Park TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #21 of 51 | #13 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #727 of 1,259 | #830 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-10 | 11-12 |
| Students | 253 | 968 |
| Girls / boys | 106 / 147 | 495 / 473 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 30 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 390 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.5 | 78.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.2 | 25.6 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 10% |
| Suburb | Warrane 7018 | Rosny Park 7018 |
| Council area | Clarence | Clarence |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.elc.tas.edu.au | www.rosnycollege.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Eastside Lutheran College scores higher on the Success Index (46.7 vs 45.7).
- •Eastside Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eastside Lutheran College has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.7).
- •Rosny College is the larger school with 968 students compared with 253.
- •Rosny College has grown faster over five years (1% vs -26%).
- •Eastside Lutheran College is a independent school while Rosny College 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 Rosny College?
On the Success Index, Eastside Lutheran College ranks higher (46.7 vs 45.7 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 Rosny College?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Warrane and Rosny Park in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eastside Lutheran College has 9.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rosny College has 11.7.
How do Eastside Lutheran College and Rosny College rank in TAS?
Eastside Lutheran College is 21st of 51 and Rosny College is 13th of 42 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.