Launceston Big Picture School vs Newstead College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Tasmania, 1.9 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
Newstead College
Newstead · Government high school · 11-12
422 students · ICSEA 947
| Measure | Launceston Big Picture School Invermay TAS | Newstead College Newstead TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #9 of 42 | #23 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #655 of 1,472 | #1153 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 9-12 | 11-12 |
| Students | 95 | 422 |
| Girls / boys | 46 / 49 | 248 / 174 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 18 | 161 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 947 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 7.1 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 35.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 23.0 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 9% |
| Suburb | Invermay 7248 | Newstead 7250 |
| Council area | Launceston | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | lbps.education.tas.edu.au/ | newsteadcollege.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Launceston Big Picture School scores higher on the Success Index (54.0 vs 31.1).
- •Launceston Big Picture School has the higher ICSEA (1000 vs 947), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Launceston Big Picture School has fewer students per teacher (7.1 vs 11.0).
- •Newstead College is the larger school with 422 students compared with 95.
- •Launceston Big Picture School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -20%).
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 Newstead College?
On the Success Index, Launceston Big Picture School ranks higher (54.0 vs 31.1 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 Newstead College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Invermay and Newstead in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Launceston Big Picture School has 7.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newstead College has 11.0.
How do Launceston Big Picture School and Newstead College rank in TAS?
Launceston Big Picture School is 9th of 42 and Newstead College is 23rd of 42 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.