Lenah Valley Primary School vs Sacred Heart College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lenah Valley Primary School
Lenah Valley · Government primary · K-6
525 students · ICSEA 1080
Sacred Heart College
New Town · Catholic combined · Prep-10
934 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Lenah Valley Primary School Lenah Valley TAS | Sacred Heart College New Town TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #11 of 132 | #24 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #599 of 4,908 | #757 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 525 | 934 |
| Girls / boys | 248 / 277 | 480 / 454 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 134 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1080 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.1 | 74.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.6 | 49.7 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 6% |
| Suburb | Lenah Valley 7008 | New Town 7008 |
| Council area | Hobart | Hobart |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | lenahvalleyprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.shc.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Lenah Valley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (74.3 vs 45.4).
- •Lenah Valley Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart College has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.9).
- •Sacred Heart College is the larger school with 934 students compared with 525.
- •Sacred Heart College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -9%).
- •Lenah Valley Primary School is a government school while Sacred Heart College 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 Lenah Valley Primary School better than Sacred Heart College?
On the Success Index, Lenah Valley Primary School ranks higher (74.3 vs 45.4 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 Lenah Valley Primary School and Sacred Heart College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lenah Valley and New Town in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lenah Valley Primary School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart College has 12.5.
How do Lenah Valley Primary School and Sacred Heart College rank in TAS?
Lenah Valley Primary School is 11th of 132 and Sacred Heart College is 24th of 51 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.