Kingston Primary School vs Legana Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 180 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kingston Primary School
Kingston · Government primary · K-6
338 students · ICSEA 1002
Legana Primary School
Legana · Government primary · K-6
144 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Kingston Primary School Kingston TAS | Legana Primary School Legana TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #42 of 132 | #43 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #2474 of 4,908 | #2571 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 338 | 144 |
| Girls / boys | 154 / 184 | 59 / 85 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1002 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.5 | 11.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.2 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 8% |
| Suburb | Kingston 7050 | Legana 7277 |
| Council area | Kingborough | West Tamar |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.kingstonprimary.wa.edu.au/ | leganaprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Kingston Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (53.2 vs 51.7).
- •Legana Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.8).
- •Kingston Primary School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 144.
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 Primary School better than Legana Primary School?
On the Success Index, Kingston Primary School ranks higher (53.2 vs 51.7 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 Primary School and Legana Primary School?
About 180 km in a straight line, between Kingston and Legana in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingston Primary School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Legana Primary School has 10.7.
How do Kingston Primary School and Legana Primary School rank in TAS?
Kingston Primary School is 42nd of 132 and Legana Primary School is 43rd of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.