Launceston Christian School vs Riverside High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Launceston Christian School
Riverside · Independent combined · Prep-12
742 students · ICSEA 1070
Riverside High School
Riverside · Government high school · 7-11
624 students · ICSEA 1009
| Measure | Launceston Christian School Riverside TAS | Riverside High School Riverside TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #12 of 51 | #12 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #401 of 1,259 | #805 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-11 |
| Students | 742 | 624 |
| Girls / boys | 370 / 372 | 302 / 322 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 83 | 123 |
| Year 12 cohort | 52 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1070 | 1009 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.5 | 50.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 40.0 | 23.7 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 6% |
| Suburb | Riverside 7250 | Riverside 7250 |
| Council area | West Tamar | West Tamar |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.lcs.tas.edu.au | riversidehigh.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Launceston Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (63.6 vs 46.6).
- •Launceston Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 1009), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Launceston Christian School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.3).
- •Launceston Christian School is the larger school with 742 students compared with 624.
- •Launceston Christian School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -19%).
- •Launceston Christian School is a independent school while Riverside High School is a government 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 Christian School better than Riverside High School?
On the Success Index, Launceston Christian School ranks higher (63.6 vs 46.6 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 Christian School and Riverside High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Riverside in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Launceston Christian School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Riverside High School has 12.3.
How do Launceston Christian School and Riverside High School rank in TAS?
Launceston Christian School is 12th of 51 and Riverside High School is 12th of 42 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.