Latrobe Primary School vs Spreyton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 6.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Latrobe Primary School
Latrobe · Government primary · K-6
304 students · ICSEA 931
Spreyton Primary School
Spreyton · Government primary · K-6
304 students · ICSEA 946
| Measure | Latrobe Primary School Latrobe TAS | Spreyton Primary School Spreyton TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #97 of 132 | #103 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #4227 of 4,908 | #4316 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 304 | 304 |
| Girls / boys | 153 / 151 | 132 / 172 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 931 | 946 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 22.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 17.0 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 16% |
| Suburb | Latrobe 7307 | Spreyton 7310 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Tas.) | Devonport |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | latrobeprimary.education.tas.edu.au | spreytonprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Latrobe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (28.7 vs 27.5).
- •Spreyton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (946 vs 931), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Spreyton Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.6).
- •Spreyton Primary School is the larger school with 304 students compared with 304.
- •Latrobe Primary School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -25%).
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 Latrobe Primary School better than Spreyton Primary School?
On the Success Index, Latrobe Primary School ranks higher (28.7 vs 27.5 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 Latrobe Primary School and Spreyton Primary School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Latrobe and Spreyton in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Latrobe Primary School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Spreyton Primary School has 13.0.
How do Latrobe Primary School and Spreyton Primary School rank in TAS?
Latrobe Primary School is 97th of 132 and Spreyton Primary School is 103rd of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.