Prospect High School vs West Launceston Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Prospect High School
Prospect · Government high school · 7-12
572 students · ICSEA 958
West Launceston Primary School
West Launceston · Government primary · K-6
375 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Prospect High School Prospect TAS | West Launceston Primary School West Launceston TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #18 of 42 | #38 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #959 of 1,472 | #2262 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 572 | 375 |
| Girls / boys | 275 / 297 | 169 / 206 |
| Foundation intake | – | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | 157 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 5 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 958 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.2 | 25.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 19.0 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 5% |
| Suburb | Prospect 7250 | West Launceston 7250 |
| Council area | Launceston | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | prospecthigh.education.tas.edu.au/ | westlauncestonprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •West Launceston Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.9 vs 39.8).
- •West Launceston Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1036 vs 958), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Prospect High School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.5).
- •Prospect High School is the larger school with 572 students compared with 375.
- •Prospect High School has grown faster over five years (26% vs -11%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Torquay
Frequently asked questions
Is Prospect High School better than West Launceston Primary School?
On the Success Index, West Launceston Primary School ranks higher (55.9 vs 39.8 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 Prospect High School and West Launceston Primary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Prospect and West Launceston in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Prospect High School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and West Launceston Primary School has 14.5.
How do Prospect High School and West Launceston Primary School rank in TAS?
Prospect High School is 18th of 42 and West Launceston Primary School is 38th of 132 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.