Sacred Heart Catholic School vs West Launceston Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 607 m 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
West Launceston Primary School
West Launceston · Government primary · K-6
375 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Sacred Heart Catholic School Launceston TAS | West Launceston Primary School West Launceston TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #48 of 132 | #38 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #2704 of 4,908 | #2262 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 390 | 375 |
| Girls / boys | 192 / 198 | 169 / 206 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.0 | 25.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 19.0 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 5% |
| Suburb | Launceston 7250 | West Launceston 7250 |
| Council area | Launceston | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.sacredheartl.tas.edu.au | westlauncestonprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •West Launceston Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.9 vs 49.8).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •West Launceston Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.7).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 375.
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -11%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School is a catholic school while West Launceston 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 West Launceston Primary School?
On the Success Index, West Launceston Primary School ranks higher (55.9 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 West Launceston Primary School?
About 607 m in a straight line, between Launceston and West Launceston in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart Catholic School has 17.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and West Launceston Primary School has 14.5.
How do Sacred Heart Catholic School and West Launceston Primary School rank in TAS?
Sacred Heart Catholic School is 48th of 132 and West Launceston Primary School is 38th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.