Lindisfarne North Primary School vs St Cuthbert's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 652 m 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
St Cuthbert's Catholic School
Lindisfarne · Catholic primary · Prep-6
254 students · ICSEA 1035
| Measure | Lindisfarne North Primary School Geilston Bay TAS | St Cuthbert's Catholic School Lindisfarne TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #63 of 132 | #27 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #3145 of 4,908 | #1766 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 321 | 254 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 169 | 111 / 143 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 995 | 1035 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 17.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.8 | 15.4 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 7% |
| Suburb | Geilston Bay 7015 | Lindisfarne 7015 |
| Council area | Clarence | Clarence |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | lindisfarnenorthprimary.tas.edu.au/ | www.stcuthberts.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Cuthbert's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (61.8 vs 44.1).
- •St Cuthbert's Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1035 vs 995), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lindisfarne North Primary School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 254.
- •St Cuthbert's Catholic School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -7%).
- •Lindisfarne North Primary School is a government school while St Cuthbert's Catholic School 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 Lindisfarne North Primary School better than St Cuthbert's Catholic School?
On the Success Index, St Cuthbert's Catholic School ranks higher (61.8 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 St Cuthbert's Catholic School?
About 652 m 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 St Cuthbert's Catholic School has 14.5.
How do Lindisfarne North Primary School and St Cuthbert's Catholic School rank in TAS?
Lindisfarne North Primary School is 63rd of 132 and St Cuthbert's Catholic School is 27th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.