Lindisfarne North Primary School vs Port Sorell Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 198 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
Port Sorell Primary School
Port Sorell · Government primary · K-6
279 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Lindisfarne North Primary School Geilston Bay TAS | Port Sorell Primary School Port Sorell TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #63 of 132 | #45 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #3145 of 4,908 | #2695 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 321 | 279 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 169 | 128 / 151 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 995 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 17.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 12.9 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 11% |
| Suburb | Geilston Bay 7015 | Port Sorell 7307 |
| Council area | Clarence | Latrobe (Tas.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | lindisfarnenorthprimary.tas.edu.au/ | portsorellprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Port Sorell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (49.9 vs 44.1).
- •Lindisfarne North Primary School has the higher ICSEA (995 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lindisfarne North Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.4).
- •Lindisfarne North Primary School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 279.
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 Port Sorell Primary School?
On the Success Index, Port Sorell Primary School ranks higher (49.9 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 Port Sorell Primary School?
About 198 km in a straight line, between Geilston Bay and Port Sorell in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lindisfarne North Primary School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Port Sorell Primary School has 15.4.
How do Lindisfarne North Primary School and Port Sorell Primary School rank in TAS?
Lindisfarne North Primary School is 63rd of 132 and Port Sorell Primary School is 45th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.