John Calvin School vs Newstead Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Tasmania, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
John Calvin School
Launceston · Independent combined · Prep-10
112 students · ICSEA 1051
Newstead Christian School
Newstead · Independent combined · Prep-10
93 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | John Calvin School Launceston TAS | Newstead Christian School Newstead TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #13 of 51 | #8 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #519 of 1,259 | #347 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 112 | 93 |
| Girls / boys | 55 / 57 | 61 / 32 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | 12 | 1 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 10.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Launceston 7250 | Newstead 7250 |
| Council area | Launceston | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.jcs.tas.edu.au | www.ncs.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Newstead Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (65.8 vs 56.5).
- •Newstead Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newstead Christian School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 9.3).
- •John Calvin School is the larger school with 112 students compared with 93.
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 John Calvin School better than Newstead Christian School?
On the Success Index, Newstead Christian School ranks higher (65.8 vs 56.5 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 John Calvin School and Newstead Christian School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Launceston and Newstead in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
John Calvin School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newstead Christian School has 8.6.
How do John Calvin School and Newstead Christian School rank in TAS?
John Calvin School is 13th of 51 and Newstead Christian School is 8th of 51 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.