Geneva Christian College vs Latrobe High 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.
Geneva Christian College
Latrobe · Independent combined · Prep-12
297 students · ICSEA 1011
Latrobe High School
Latrobe · Government high school · 7-12
555 students · ICSEA 956
| Measure | Geneva Christian College Latrobe TAS | Latrobe High School Latrobe TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 51 | #16 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #663 of 1,259 | #913 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 297 | 555 |
| Girls / boys | 156 / 141 | 248 / 307 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 30 | 135 |
| Year 12 cohort | 14 | 4 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1011 | 956 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.5 | 45.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.6 | 26.0 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 13% |
| Suburb | Latrobe 7307 | Latrobe 7307 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Tas.) | Latrobe (Tas.) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.geneva.tas.edu.au | latrobehigh.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Geneva Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (49.8 vs 41.7).
- •Geneva Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1011 vs 956), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Latrobe High School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 297.
- •Geneva Christian College has grown faster over five years (16% vs 4%).
- •Geneva Christian College is a independent school while Latrobe High 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 Geneva Christian College better than Latrobe High School?
On the Success Index, Geneva Christian College ranks higher (49.8 vs 41.7 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 Geneva Christian College and Latrobe High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Latrobe and Latrobe in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Geneva Christian College has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Latrobe High School has 12.1.
How do Geneva Christian College and Latrobe High School rank in TAS?
Geneva Christian College is 18th of 51 and Latrobe High School is 16th of 42 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.