Sacred Heart Catholic School vs Trevallyn Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Launceston · Catholic primary · Prep-6
390 students · ICSEA 1038
Trevallyn Primary School
Trevallyn · Government primary · K-6
392 students · ICSEA 1045
| Measure | Sacred Heart Catholic School Launceston TAS | Trevallyn Primary School Trevallyn TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #48 of 132 | #39 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #2704 of 4,908 | #2299 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 390 | 392 |
| Girls / boys | 192 / 198 | 184 / 208 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1045 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.0 | 26.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 5% |
| Suburb | Launceston 7250 | Trevallyn 7250 |
| Council area | Launceston | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sacredheartl.tas.edu.au | trevallynprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Trevallyn Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.4 vs 49.8).
- •Trevallyn Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1045 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Trevallyn Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.7).
- •Trevallyn Primary School is the larger school with 392 students compared with 390.
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -20%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School is a catholic school while Trevallyn Primary School is a government 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 Sacred Heart Catholic School better than Trevallyn Primary School?
On the Success Index, Trevallyn Primary School ranks higher (55.4 vs 49.8 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 Sacred Heart Catholic School and Trevallyn Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Launceston and Trevallyn in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart Catholic School has 17.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Trevallyn Primary School has 14.5.
How do Sacred Heart Catholic School and Trevallyn Primary School rank in TAS?
Sacred Heart Catholic School is 48th of 132 and Trevallyn Primary School is 39th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.