Latrobe Primary School vs St Patrick's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 493 m 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
St Patrick's Catholic School
Latrobe · Catholic primary · Prep-6
158 students · ICSEA 975
| Measure | Latrobe Primary School Latrobe TAS | St Patrick's Catholic School Latrobe TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #97 of 132 | #74 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #4227 of 4,908 | #3484 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 304 | 158 |
| Girls / boys | 153 / 151 | 73 / 85 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 931 | 975 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 12.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.2 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 13% |
| Suburb | Latrobe 7307 | Latrobe 7307 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Tas.) | Latrobe (Tas.) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | latrobeprimary.education.tas.edu.au | www.stpatslatrobe.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (39.2 vs 28.7).
- •St Patrick's Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (975 vs 931), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Patrick's Catholic School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.6).
- •Latrobe Primary School is the larger school with 304 students compared with 158.
- •St Patrick's Catholic School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -14%).
- •Latrobe Primary School is a government school while St Patrick's Catholic School is a catholic 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 Latrobe Primary School better than St Patrick's Catholic School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's Catholic School ranks higher (39.2 vs 28.7 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 Latrobe Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic School?
About 493 m in a straight line, between Latrobe and Latrobe in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Latrobe Primary School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Catholic School has 12.6.
How do Latrobe Primary School and St Patrick's Catholic School rank in TAS?
Latrobe Primary School is 97th of 132 and St Patrick's Catholic School is 74th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.