Legana Primary School vs Riverside High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 5.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Legana Primary School
Legana · Government primary · K-6
144 students · ICSEA 1002
Riverside High School
Riverside · Government high school · 7-11
624 students · ICSEA 1009
| Measure | Legana Primary School Legana TAS | Riverside High School Riverside TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #43 of 132 | #12 of 42 |
| National rank (type) | #2571 of 4,908 | #805 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-11 |
| Students | 144 | 624 |
| Girls / boys | 59 / 85 | 302 / 322 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 123 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1002 | 1009 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 50.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 23.7 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 6% |
| Suburb | Legana 7277 | Riverside 7250 |
| Council area | West Tamar | West Tamar |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | leganaprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | riversidehigh.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Legana Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (51.7 vs 46.6).
- •Riverside High School has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 1002), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Legana Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.3).
- •Riverside High School is the larger school with 624 students compared with 144.
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 Legana Primary School better than Riverside High School?
On the Success Index, Legana Primary School ranks higher (51.7 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 Legana Primary School and Riverside High School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Legana and Riverside in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Legana Primary School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Riverside High School has 12.3.
How do Legana Primary School and Riverside High School rank in TAS?
Legana Primary School is 43rd of 132 and Riverside High School is 12th of 42 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.