Larmenier Catholic School vs Punchbowl Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 2.6 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
Punchbowl Primary School
Newstead · Government primary · K-6
317 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Larmenier Catholic School St Leonards TAS | Punchbowl Primary School Newstead TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #52 of 132 | #32 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #2740 of 4,908 | #2085 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 198 | 317 |
| Girls / boys | 101 / 97 | 160 / 157 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 21.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 15.3 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 9% |
| Suburb | St Leonards 7250 | Newstead 7250 |
| Council area | Launceston | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.larmenier.tas.edu.au/ | punchbowlprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Punchbowl Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (58.0 vs 49.4).
- •Punchbowl Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 1004), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Punchbowl Primary School is the larger school with 317 students compared with 198.
- •Larmenier Catholic School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -13%).
- •Larmenier Catholic School is a catholic school while Punchbowl 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 Punchbowl Primary School?
On the Success Index, Punchbowl Primary School ranks higher (58.0 vs 49.4 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 Punchbowl Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between St Leonards and Newstead in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Larmenier Catholic School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Punchbowl Primary School has 14.0.
How do Larmenier Catholic School and Punchbowl Primary School rank in TAS?
Larmenier Catholic School is 52nd of 132 and Punchbowl Primary School is 32nd of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.