Glen Dhu Primary School vs Kings Meadows High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 2.4 km 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
Kings Meadows High School
Kings Meadows · Government high school · 7-12
567 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Glen Dhu Primary School South Launceston TAS | Kings Meadows High School Kings Meadows TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #36 of 132 | #20 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #2258 of 4,908 | #1056 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 341 | 567 |
| Girls / boys | 173 / 168 | 289 / 278 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 143 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 4 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1007 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 45.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.9 | 19.6 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 8% |
| Suburb | South Launceston 7249 | Kings Meadows 7249 |
| Council area | Launceston | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | glendhuprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | kingsmeadowshs.education.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Glen Dhu Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.9 vs 35.3).
- •Glen Dhu Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1007 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kings Meadows High School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.5).
- •Kings Meadows High School is the larger school with 567 students compared with 341.
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 Kings Meadows High School?
On the Success Index, Glen Dhu Primary School ranks higher (55.9 vs 35.3 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 Glen Dhu Primary School and Kings Meadows High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between South Launceston and Kings Meadows in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glen Dhu Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kings Meadows High School has 12.5.
How do Glen Dhu Primary School and Kings Meadows High School rank in TAS?
Glen Dhu Primary School is 36th of 132 and Kings Meadows High School is 20th of 42 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.