Launceston College vs Sacred Heart Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 566 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Launceston College
Launceston · Government high school · 11-12
1,368 students · ICSEA 986
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Launceston · Catholic primary · Prep-6
390 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Launceston College Launceston TAS | Sacred Heart Catholic School Launceston TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #17 of 42 | #48 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #927 of 1,472 | #2704 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 11-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,368 | 390 |
| Girls / boys | 719 / 649 | 192 / 198 |
| Foundation intake | – | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 623 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 986 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 86.7 | 22.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 43.0 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 6% |
| Suburb | Launceston 7250 | Launceston 7250 |
| Council area | Launceston | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | launcestoncollege.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.sacredheartl.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (49.8 vs 41.1).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 986), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Launceston College has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.7).
- •Launceston College is the larger school with 1,368 students compared with 390.
- •Launceston College has grown faster over five years (5% vs -3%).
- •Launceston College is a government school while Sacred Heart 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 Launceston College better than Sacred Heart Catholic School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Catholic School ranks higher (49.8 vs 41.1 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 College and Sacred Heart Catholic School?
About 566 m in a straight line, between Launceston and Launceston in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Launceston College has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart Catholic School has 17.7.
How do Launceston College and Sacred Heart Catholic School rank in TAS?
Launceston College is 17th of 42 and Sacred Heart Catholic School is 48th of 132 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.