Scotch Oakburn College vs The Launceston Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 1.6 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
The Launceston Preparatory School
Launceston · Independent primary · Prep-6
112 students · ICSEA 1143
| Measure | Scotch Oakburn College Newstead TAS | The Launceston Preparatory School Launceston TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 25% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #4 of 51 | #2 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #155 of 1,259 | #118 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,164 | 112 |
| Girls / boys | 597 / 567 | 57 / 55 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | 109 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 89 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1119 | 1143 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 112.6 | 8.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 83.5 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Newstead 7250 | Launceston 7250 |
| Council area | Launceston | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.soc.tas.edu.au | www.lps.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •The Launceston Preparatory School scores higher on the Success Index (81.7 vs 77.0).
- •The Launceston Preparatory School has the higher ICSEA (1143 vs 1119), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Scotch Oakburn College has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.7).
- •Scotch Oakburn College is the larger school with 1,164 students compared with 112.
- •Scotch Oakburn College has grown faster over five years (17% vs 5%).
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 The Launceston Preparatory School?
On the Success Index, The Launceston Preparatory School ranks higher (81.7 vs 77.0 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 The Launceston Preparatory School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Newstead and Launceston in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Scotch Oakburn College has 10.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Launceston Preparatory School has 12.7.
How do Scotch Oakburn College and The Launceston Preparatory School rank in TAS?
Scotch Oakburn College is 4th of 51 and The Launceston Preparatory School is 2nd of 132 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.