Glen Dhu Primary School vs John Calvin School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 890 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Dhu Primary School
South Launceston · Government primary · K-6
341 students · ICSEA 1007
John Calvin School
Launceston · Independent combined · Prep-10
112 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | Glen Dhu Primary School South Launceston TAS | John Calvin School Launceston TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #36 of 132 | #13 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #2258 of 4,908 | #519 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 341 | 112 |
| Girls / boys | 173 / 168 | 55 / 57 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 12 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1007 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 12.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.9 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 0% |
| Suburb | South Launceston 7249 | Launceston 7250 |
| Council area | Launceston | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | glendhuprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.jcs.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (55.9 vs 56.5).
- •John Calvin School has the higher ICSEA (1051 vs 1007), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John Calvin School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 14.5).
- •Glen Dhu Primary School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 112.
- •John Calvin School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -2%).
- •Glen Dhu Primary School is a government school while John Calvin 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 Glen Dhu Primary School better than John Calvin School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Glen Dhu Primary School and John Calvin School?
About 890 m in a straight line, between South Launceston and Launceston in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glen Dhu Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and John Calvin School has 9.3.
How do Glen Dhu Primary School and John Calvin School rank in TAS?
Glen Dhu Primary School is 36th of 132 and John Calvin School is 13th of 51 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.