Lindisfarne North Primary School vs Risdon Vale Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 2.9 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
Risdon Vale Primary School
Risdon Vale · Government primary · K-6
172 students · ICSEA 875
| Measure | Lindisfarne North Primary School Geilston Bay TAS | Risdon Vale Primary School Risdon Vale TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #63 of 132 | #115 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #3145 of 4,908 | #4586 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 321 | 172 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 169 | 81 / 91 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 995 | 875 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 14.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 18.2 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 29% |
| Suburb | Geilston Bay 7015 | Risdon Vale 7016 |
| Council area | Clarence | Clarence |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | lindisfarnenorthprimary.tas.edu.au/ | risdonvaleprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Lindisfarne North Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (44.1 vs 23.7).
- •Lindisfarne North Primary School has the higher ICSEA (995 vs 875), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Risdon Vale Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.0).
- •Lindisfarne North Primary School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 172.
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 Risdon Vale Primary School?
On the Success Index, Lindisfarne North Primary School ranks higher (44.1 vs 23.7 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 Risdon Vale Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Geilston Bay and Risdon Vale in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lindisfarne North Primary School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Risdon Vale Primary School has 11.2.
How do Lindisfarne North Primary School and Risdon Vale Primary School rank in TAS?
Lindisfarne North Primary School is 63rd of 132 and Risdon Vale Primary School is 115th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.