Launceston Big Picture School vs St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 1.5 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
St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School
Invermay · Catholic primary · Prep-6
282 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Launceston Big Picture School Invermay TAS | St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School Invermay TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #9 of 42 | #69 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #655 of 1,472 | #3276 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 9-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 95 | 282 |
| Girls / boys | 46 / 49 | 147 / 135 |
| Foundation intake | – | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 18 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 7.1 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 19.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 6% |
| Suburb | Invermay 7248 | Invermay 7248 |
| Council area | Launceston | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | lbps.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.stfinnbarrs.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Launceston Big Picture School scores higher on the Success Index (54.0 vs 42.2).
- •Launceston Big Picture School has the higher ICSEA (1000 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Launceston Big Picture School has fewer students per teacher (7.1 vs 14.4).
- •St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 282 students compared with 95.
- •Launceston Big Picture School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -3%).
- •Launceston Big Picture School is a government school while St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary 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 Launceston Big Picture School better than St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Launceston Big Picture School ranks higher (54.0 vs 42.2 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 St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Invermay and Invermay in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Launceston Big Picture School has 7.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School has 14.4.
How do Launceston Big Picture School and St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School rank in TAS?
Launceston Big Picture School is 9th of 42 and St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary School is 69th of 132 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.