Kingston High School vs Launceston Big Picture School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Tasmania, 172 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kingston High School
Kingston · Government high school · 7-12
577 students · ICSEA 1000
Launceston Big Picture School
Invermay · Government high school · 9-12
95 students · ICSEA 1000
| Measure | Kingston High School Kingston TAS | Launceston Big Picture School Invermay TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #10 of 42 | #9 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #748 of 1,472 | #655 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 9-12 |
| Students | 577 | 95 |
| Girls / boys | 275 / 302 | 46 / 49 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 110 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 2 | 18 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 1000 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 7.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.1 | 13.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.4 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 15% |
| Suburb | Kingston 7050 | Invermay 7248 |
| Council area | Kingborough | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | kingstonhigh.education.tas.edu.au/ | lbps.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Launceston Big Picture School scores higher on the Success Index (54.0 vs 49.7).
- •Launceston Big Picture School has fewer students per teacher (7.1 vs 12.2).
- •Kingston High School is the larger school with 577 students compared with 95.
- •Launceston Big Picture School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -11%).
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 Kingston High School better than Launceston Big Picture School?
On the Success Index, Launceston Big Picture School ranks higher (54.0 vs 49.7 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 Kingston High School and Launceston Big Picture School?
About 172 km in a straight line, between Kingston and Invermay in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingston High School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Launceston Big Picture School has 7.1.
How do Kingston High School and Launceston Big Picture School rank in TAS?
Kingston High School is 10th of 42 and Launceston Big Picture School is 9th of 42 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.