Larmenier Catholic School vs Tamar Valley Steiner School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 693 m 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
Tamar Valley Steiner School
Launceston · Independent primary · Prep-6
93 students · ICSEA 1054
| Measure | Larmenier Catholic School St Leonards TAS | Tamar Valley Steiner School Launceston TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #52 of 132 | #19 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #2740 of 4,908 | #1475 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 198 | 93 |
| Girls / boys | 101 / 97 | 54 / 39 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1004 | 1054 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 9.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 4% |
| Suburb | St Leonards 7250 | Launceston 7250 |
| Council area | Launceston | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.larmenier.tas.edu.au/ | www.tamarvalleysteiner.com.au/ |
The verdict
- •Tamar Valley Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (64.8 vs 49.4).
- •Tamar Valley Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1054 vs 1004), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tamar Valley Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.3).
- •Larmenier Catholic School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 93.
- •Larmenier Catholic School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -30%).
- •Larmenier Catholic School is a catholic school while Tamar Valley Steiner School is an independent 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 Tamar Valley Steiner School?
On the Success Index, Tamar Valley Steiner School ranks higher (64.8 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 Tamar Valley Steiner School?
About 693 m in a straight line, between St Leonards and Launceston in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Larmenier Catholic School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tamar Valley Steiner School has 10.3.
How do Larmenier Catholic School and Tamar Valley Steiner School rank in TAS?
Larmenier Catholic School is 52nd of 132 and Tamar Valley Steiner School is 19th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.