Eastside Lutheran College vs Warrane Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 1.1 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
Warrane Primary School
Warrane · Government primary · K-6
158 students · ICSEA 904
| Measure | Eastside Lutheran College Warrane TAS | Warrane Primary School Warrane TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #21 of 51 | #100 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #727 of 1,259 | #4248 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 253 | 158 |
| Girls / boys | 106 / 147 | 63 / 95 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | 30 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 904 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.5 | 14.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.2 | 11.4 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 19% |
| Suburb | Warrane 7018 | Warrane 7018 |
| Council area | Clarence | Clarence |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.elc.tas.edu.au | warraneprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Eastside Lutheran College scores higher on the Success Index (46.7 vs 28.5).
- •Eastside Lutheran College has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 904), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eastside Lutheran College has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 10.5).
- •Eastside Lutheran College is the larger school with 253 students compared with 158.
- •Warrane Primary School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -26%).
- •Eastside Lutheran College is a independent school while Warrane 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 Warrane Primary School?
On the Success Index, Eastside Lutheran College ranks higher (46.7 vs 28.5 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 Warrane Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Warrane and Warrane in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eastside Lutheran College has 9.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warrane Primary School has 10.5.
How do Eastside Lutheran College and Warrane Primary School rank in TAS?
Eastside Lutheran College is 21st of 51 and Warrane Primary School is 100th of 132 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.