Goulburn Street Primary School vs Lansdowne Crescent Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 920 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Goulburn Street Primary School
West Hobart · Government primary · K-6
218 students · ICSEA 1112
Lansdowne Crescent Primary School
West Hobart · Government primary · K-6
404 students · ICSEA 1130
| Measure | Goulburn Street Primary School West Hobart TAS | Lansdowne Crescent Primary School West Hobart TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #12 of 132 | #7 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #695 of 4,908 | #318 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 218 | 404 |
| Girls / boys | 102 / 116 | 192 / 212 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1112 | 1130 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.5 | 24.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.7 | 14.7 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | West Hobart 7000 | West Hobart 7000 |
| Council area | Hobart | Hobart |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | goulburnstreetprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.lansdownecrescentprimary.org/ |
The verdict
- •Lansdowne Crescent Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (78.1 vs 73.4).
- •Lansdowne Crescent Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1130 vs 1112), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lansdowne Crescent Primary School is the larger school with 404 students compared with 218.
- •Lansdowne Crescent Primary School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -15%).
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 Goulburn Street Primary School better than Lansdowne Crescent Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lansdowne Crescent Primary School ranks higher (78.1 vs 73.4 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 Goulburn Street Primary School and Lansdowne Crescent Primary School?
About 920 m in a straight line, between West Hobart and West Hobart in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Goulburn Street Primary School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lansdowne Crescent Primary School has 15.6.
How do Goulburn Street Primary School and Lansdowne Crescent Primary School rank in TAS?
Goulburn Street Primary School is 12th of 132 and Lansdowne Crescent Primary School is 7th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.