Lansdowne Crescent Primary School vs Mount Stuart Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lansdowne Crescent Primary School
West Hobart · Government primary · K-6
404 students · ICSEA 1130
Mount Stuart Primary School
Mount Stuart · Government primary · K-6
340 students · ICSEA 1138
| Measure | Lansdowne Crescent Primary School West Hobart TAS | Mount Stuart Primary School Mount Stuart TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 132 | #1 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #318 of 4,908 | #104 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 404 | 340 |
| Girls / boys | 192 / 212 | 157 / 183 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1130 | 1138 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 22.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.7 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | West Hobart 7000 | Mount Stuart 7000 |
| Council area | Hobart | Hobart |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.lansdownecrescentprimary.org/ | mountstuartprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Mount Stuart Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (82.3 vs 78.1).
- •Mount Stuart Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1138 vs 1130), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Stuart Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.6).
- •Lansdowne Crescent Primary School is the larger school with 404 students compared with 340.
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 Lansdowne Crescent Primary School better than Mount Stuart Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mount Stuart Primary School ranks higher (82.3 vs 78.1 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 Lansdowne Crescent Primary School and Mount Stuart Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between West Hobart and Mount Stuart in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lansdowne Crescent Primary School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Stuart Primary School has 14.2.
How do Lansdowne Crescent Primary School and Mount Stuart Primary School rank in TAS?
Lansdowne Crescent Primary School is 7th of 132 and Mount Stuart Primary School is 1st of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.