Newstead College vs Ravenswood Heights Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Newstead College
Newstead · Government high school · 11-12
422 students · ICSEA 947
Ravenswood Heights Primary School
Ravenswood · Government primary · K-6
264 students · ICSEA 829
| Measure | Newstead College Newstead TAS | Ravenswood Heights Primary School Ravenswood TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 42 | #119 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #1153 of 1,472 | #4645 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 11-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 422 | 264 |
| Girls / boys | 248 / 174 | 129 / 135 |
| Foundation intake | – | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 161 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 947 | 829 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 86% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.8 | 23.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 20.3 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 27% |
| Suburb | Newstead 7250 | Ravenswood 7250 |
| Council area | Launceston | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | newsteadcollege.education.tas.edu.au/ | ravenswoodheightsprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Newstead College scores higher on the Success Index (31.1 vs 22.7).
- •Newstead College has the higher ICSEA (947 vs 829), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newstead College is the larger school with 422 students compared with 264.
- •Ravenswood Heights Primary School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -20%).
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 Newstead College better than Ravenswood Heights Primary School?
On the Success Index, Newstead College ranks higher (31.1 vs 22.7 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 Newstead College and Ravenswood Heights Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Newstead and Ravenswood in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Newstead College has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ravenswood Heights Primary School has 10.7.
How do Newstead College and Ravenswood Heights Primary School rank in TAS?
Newstead College is 23rd of 42 and Ravenswood Heights Primary School is 119th of 132 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.