John Calvin School vs West Launceston Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 1.4 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
West Launceston Primary School
West Launceston · Government primary · K-6
375 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | John Calvin School Launceston TAS | West Launceston Primary School West Launceston TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #13 of 51 | #38 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #519 of 1,259 | #2262 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 112 | 375 |
| Girls / boys | 55 / 57 | 169 / 206 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | 12 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 25.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 19.0 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 5% |
| Suburb | Launceston 7250 | West Launceston 7250 |
| Council area | Launceston | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.jcs.tas.edu.au | westlauncestonprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (56.5 vs 55.9).
- •John Calvin School has the higher ICSEA (1051 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •John Calvin School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 14.5).
- •West Launceston Primary School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 112.
- •John Calvin School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -11%).
- •John Calvin School is a independent school while West Launceston Primary 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 John Calvin School better than West Launceston Primary 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 John Calvin School and West Launceston Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Launceston and West Launceston in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
John Calvin School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and West Launceston Primary School has 14.5.
How do John Calvin School and West Launceston Primary School rank in TAS?
John Calvin School is 13th of 51 and West Launceston Primary School is 38th of 132 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.