Larmenier Catholic School vs Sacred Heart Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 91 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
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Ulverstone · Catholic primary · Prep-6
246 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Larmenier Catholic School St Leonards TAS | Sacred Heart Catholic School Ulverstone TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #52 of 132 | #47 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #2740 of 4,908 | #2703 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 198 | 246 |
| Girls / boys | 101 / 97 | 123 / 123 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 15.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 16.9 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 15% |
| Suburb | St Leonards 7250 | Ulverstone 7315 |
| Council area | Launceston | Central Coast (Tas.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.larmenier.tas.edu.au/ | www.shu.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (49.4 vs 49.8).
- •Larmenier Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1004 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Larmenier Catholic School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.5).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School is the larger school with 246 students compared with 198.
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School has grown faster over five years (22% vs 5%).
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 Sacred Heart Catholic School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Larmenier Catholic School and Sacred Heart Catholic School?
About 91 km in a straight line, between St Leonards and Ulverstone in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Larmenier Catholic School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart Catholic School has 15.5.
How do Larmenier Catholic School and Sacred Heart Catholic School rank in TAS?
Larmenier Catholic School is 52nd of 132 and Sacred Heart Catholic School is 47th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.