Scotch Oakburn College vs St Leonards Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Scotch Oakburn College
Newstead · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,164 students · ICSEA 1119
St Leonards Primary School
St Leonards · Government primary · K-6
198 students · ICSEA 927
| Measure | Scotch Oakburn College Newstead TAS | St Leonards Primary School St Leonards TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #4 of 51 | #107 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #155 of 1,259 | #4458 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,164 | 198 |
| Girls / boys | 597 / 567 | 100 / 98 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | 109 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 89 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 927 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 112.6 | 14.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 83.5 | 11.2 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 17% |
| Suburb | Newstead 7250 | St Leonards 7250 |
| Council area | Launceston | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.soc.tas.edu.au | stleonardsprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Scotch Oakburn College scores higher on the Success Index (77.0 vs 25.6).
- •Scotch Oakburn College has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 927), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Scotch Oakburn College has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.3).
- •Scotch Oakburn College is the larger school with 1,164 students compared with 198.
- •Scotch Oakburn College has grown faster over five years (17% vs -23%).
- •Scotch Oakburn College is a independent school while St Leonards 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 Scotch Oakburn College better than St Leonards Primary School?
On the Success Index, Scotch Oakburn College ranks higher (77.0 vs 25.6 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 Scotch Oakburn College and St Leonards Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Newstead and St Leonards in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Scotch Oakburn College has 10.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Leonards Primary School has 13.3.
How do Scotch Oakburn College and St Leonards Primary School rank in TAS?
Scotch Oakburn College is 4th of 51 and St Leonards Primary School is 107th of 132 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.