Elizabeth College vs Lansdowne Crescent Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 892 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth College
North Hobart · Government high school · 11-12
738 students · ICSEA 996
Lansdowne Crescent Primary School
West Hobart · Government primary · K-6
404 students · ICSEA 1130
| Measure | Elizabeth College North Hobart TAS | Lansdowne Crescent Primary School West Hobart TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #14 of 42 | #7 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #835 of 1,472 | #318 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 11-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 738 | 404 |
| Girls / boys | 385 / 353 | 192 / 212 |
| Foundation intake | – | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 355 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 1130 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.2 | 24.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.5 | 14.7 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 1% |
| Suburb | North Hobart 7000 | West Hobart 7000 |
| Council area | Hobart | Hobart |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | elizabethcollege.tas.edu.au/ | www.lansdownecrescentprimary.org/ |
The verdict
- •Lansdowne Crescent Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.1 vs 45.5).
- •Lansdowne Crescent Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1130 vs 996), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Elizabeth College has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.6).
- •Elizabeth College is the larger school with 738 students compared with 404.
- •Lansdowne Crescent Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -18%).
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 Elizabeth College better than Lansdowne Crescent Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lansdowne Crescent Primary School ranks higher (78.1 vs 45.5 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 Elizabeth College and Lansdowne Crescent Primary School?
About 892 m in a straight line, between North Hobart and West Hobart in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Elizabeth College has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lansdowne Crescent Primary School has 15.6.
How do Elizabeth College and Lansdowne Crescent Primary School rank in TAS?
Elizabeth College is 14th of 42 and Lansdowne Crescent Primary School is 7th of 132 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.