Launceston Big Picture School vs Launceston Church Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Launceston Big Picture School
Invermay · Government high school · 9-12
95 students · ICSEA 1000
Launceston Church Grammar School
Mowbray · Independent combined · Prep-12
723 students · ICSEA 1094
| Measure | Launceston Big Picture School Invermay TAS | Launceston Church Grammar School Mowbray TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 65 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #9 of 42 | #9 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #655 of 1,472 | #353 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 9-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 95 | 723 |
| Girls / boys | 46 / 49 | 341 / 382 |
| Foundation intake | – | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 87 |
| Year 12 cohort | 18 | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 1094 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 7.1 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 77.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 60.6 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 4% |
| Suburb | Invermay 7248 | Mowbray 7248 |
| Council area | Launceston | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | lbps.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.lcgs.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Launceston Church Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (65.4 vs 54.0).
- •Launceston Church Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1094 vs 1000), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Launceston Big Picture School has fewer students per teacher (7.1 vs 9.4).
- •Launceston Church Grammar School is the larger school with 723 students compared with 95.
- •Launceston Big Picture School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -7%).
- •Launceston Big Picture School is a government school while Launceston Church Grammar 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 Launceston Big Picture School better than Launceston Church Grammar School?
On the Success Index, Launceston Church Grammar School ranks higher (65.4 vs 54.0 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 Launceston Big Picture School and Launceston Church Grammar School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Invermay and Mowbray in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Launceston Big Picture School has 7.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Launceston Church Grammar School has 9.4.
How do Launceston Big Picture School and Launceston Church Grammar School rank in TAS?
Launceston Big Picture School is 9th of 42 and Launceston Church Grammar School is 9th of 51 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.