Lindisfarne North Primary School vs Lindisfarne Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lindisfarne North Primary School
Geilston Bay · Government primary · K-6
321 students · ICSEA 995
Lindisfarne Primary School
Lindisfarne · Government primary · K-6
331 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | Lindisfarne North Primary School Geilston Bay TAS | Lindisfarne Primary School Lindisfarne TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #63 of 132 | #17 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #3145 of 4,908 | #1257 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 321 | 331 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 169 | 148 / 183 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 995 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 21.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 9.7 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 5% |
| Suburb | Geilston Bay 7015 | Lindisfarne 7015 |
| Council area | Clarence | Clarence |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | lindisfarnenorthprimary.tas.edu.au/ | lindisfarneprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Lindisfarne Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (67.4 vs 44.1).
- •Lindisfarne Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1060 vs 995), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lindisfarne Primary School is the larger school with 331 students compared with 321.
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 Lindisfarne North Primary School better than Lindisfarne Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lindisfarne Primary School ranks higher (67.4 vs 44.1 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 Lindisfarne North Primary School and Lindisfarne Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Geilston Bay and Lindisfarne in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lindisfarne North Primary School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lindisfarne Primary School has 14.5.
How do Lindisfarne North Primary School and Lindisfarne Primary School rank in TAS?
Lindisfarne North Primary School is 63rd of 132 and Lindisfarne Primary School is 17th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.