Larmenier Catholic School vs Norwood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Larmenier Catholic School
St Leonards · Catholic primary · Prep-6
198 students · ICSEA 1004
Norwood Primary School
Norwood · Government primary · K-6
415 students · ICSEA 1002
| Measure | Larmenier Catholic School St Leonards TAS | Norwood Primary School Norwood TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #52 of 132 | #54 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #2740 of 4,908 | #2862 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 198 | 415 |
| Girls / boys | 101 / 97 | 184 / 231 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 1002 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 29.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 18.2 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 5% |
| Suburb | St Leonards 7250 | Norwood 7250 |
| Council area | Launceston | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.larmenier.tas.edu.au/ | www.norwoodps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Larmenier Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (49.4 vs 47.7).
- •Larmenier Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1004 vs 1002), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Norwood Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.3).
- •Norwood Primary School is the larger school with 415 students compared with 198.
- •Larmenier Catholic School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -18%).
- •Larmenier Catholic School is a catholic school while Norwood 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 Larmenier Catholic School better than Norwood Primary School?
On the Success Index, Larmenier Catholic School ranks higher (49.4 vs 47.7 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 Larmenier Catholic School and Norwood Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between St Leonards and Norwood in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Larmenier Catholic School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Norwood Primary School has 13.7.
How do Larmenier Catholic School and Norwood Primary School rank in TAS?
Larmenier Catholic School is 52nd of 132 and Norwood Primary School is 54th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.