Newstead College vs The Launceston Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 531 m 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
The Launceston Preparatory School
Launceston · Independent primary · Prep-6
112 students · ICSEA 1143
| Measure | Newstead College Newstead TAS | The Launceston Preparatory School Launceston TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 42 | #2 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #1153 of 1,472 | #118 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 11-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 422 | 112 |
| Girls / boys | 248 / 174 | 57 / 55 |
| Foundation intake | – | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 161 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 947 | 1143 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.8 | 8.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 0% |
| Suburb | Newstead 7250 | Launceston 7250 |
| Council area | Launceston | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | newsteadcollege.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.lps.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •The Launceston Preparatory School scores higher on the Success Index (81.7 vs 31.1).
- •The Launceston Preparatory School has the higher ICSEA (1143 vs 947), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Newstead College has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.7).
- •Newstead College is the larger school with 422 students compared with 112.
- •The Launceston Preparatory School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -20%).
- •Newstead College is a government school while The Launceston Preparatory School is an independent 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 Newstead College better than The Launceston Preparatory School?
On the Success Index, The Launceston Preparatory School ranks higher (81.7 vs 31.1 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 Newstead College and The Launceston Preparatory School?
About 531 m in a straight line, between Newstead and Launceston in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Newstead College has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Launceston Preparatory School has 12.7.
How do Newstead College and The Launceston Preparatory School rank in TAS?
Newstead College is 23rd of 42 and The Launceston Preparatory School is 2nd of 132 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.