Kempton Primary School vs St Leonards Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 119 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kempton Primary School
Kempton · Government primary · K-6
47 students · ICSEA 932
St Leonards Primary School
St Leonards · Government primary · K-6
198 students · ICSEA 927
| Measure | Kempton Primary School Kempton TAS | St Leonards Primary School St Leonards TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #107 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4458 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 47 | 198 |
| Girls / boys | 17 / 30 | 100 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 932 | 927 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 7.5 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 14.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 11.2 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 17% |
| Suburb | Kempton 7030 | St Leonards 7250 |
| Council area | Southern Midlands | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | kemptonprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | stleonardsprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Kempton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (30.0 vs 25.6).
- •Kempton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (932 vs 927), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kempton Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.5 vs 13.3).
- •St Leonards Primary School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 47.
- •Kempton Primary School has grown faster over five years (24% vs -23%).
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 Kempton Primary School better than St Leonards Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kempton Primary School ranks higher (30.0 vs 25.6 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 Kempton Primary School and St Leonards Primary School?
About 119 km in a straight line, between Kempton and St Leonards in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kempton Primary School has 7.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Leonards Primary School has 13.3.
How do Kempton Primary School and St Leonards Primary School rank in TAS?
Kempton Primary School is unranked and St Leonards Primary School is 107th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.