Trevallyn Primary School vs West Launceston 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.
Trevallyn Primary School
Trevallyn · Government primary · K-6
392 students · ICSEA 1045
West Launceston Primary School
West Launceston · Government primary · K-6
375 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Trevallyn Primary School Trevallyn TAS | West Launceston Primary School West Launceston TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #39 of 132 | #38 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #2299 of 4,908 | #2262 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 392 | 375 |
| Girls / boys | 184 / 208 | 169 / 206 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 46 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1045 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.1 | 25.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 19.0 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 5% |
| Suburb | Trevallyn 7250 | West Launceston 7250 |
| Council area | Launceston | Launceston |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | trevallynprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | westlauncestonprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (55.4 vs 55.9).
- •Trevallyn Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1045 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Trevallyn Primary School is the larger school with 392 students compared with 375.
- •West Launceston Primary School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -20%).
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 Trevallyn Primary School better than West Launceston Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Trevallyn Primary School and West Launceston Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Trevallyn and West Launceston in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Trevallyn Primary School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and West Launceston Primary School has 14.5.
How do Trevallyn Primary School and West Launceston Primary School rank in TAS?
Trevallyn Primary School is 39th of 132 and West Launceston Primary School is 38th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.