Forth Primary School vs Leighland Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 6.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Forth Primary School
Forth · Government primary · K-6
213 students · ICSEA 1025
Leighland Christian School
Ulverstone · Independent combined · Prep-12
636 students · ICSEA 1011
| Measure | Forth Primary School Forth TAS | Leighland Christian School Ulverstone TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #33 of 132 | #25 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #2179 of 4,908 | #781 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 213 | 636 |
| Girls / boys | 105 / 108 | 319 / 317 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 40 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 36 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1025 | 1011 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 52.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.3 | 52.5 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 11% |
| Suburb | Forth 7310 | Ulverstone 7315 |
| Council area | Central Coast (Tas.) | Central Coast (Tas.) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | forthprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.leighland.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Forth Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.8 vs 44.3).
- •Forth Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1025 vs 1011), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Leighland Christian School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.2).
- •Leighland Christian School is the larger school with 636 students compared with 213.
- •Leighland Christian School has grown faster over five years (16% vs 3%).
- •Forth 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 Forth Primary School better than Leighland Christian School?
On the Success Index, Forth Primary School ranks higher (56.8 vs 44.3 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 Forth Primary School and Leighland Christian School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Forth and Ulverstone in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Forth Primary School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Leighland Christian School has 12.2.
How do Forth Primary School and Leighland Christian School rank in TAS?
Forth Primary School is 33rd of 132 and Leighland Christian School is 25th of 51 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.