TAS · Independent Combined
Launceston Christian School
Riverside 7250 · Prep-12
Launceston Christian School is an independent combined school in Riverside, TAS offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1070, it sits in the 75th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 742 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 11% have a language background other than English.
How Launceston Christian School compares
By ICSEA, Launceston Christian School ranks 9th of the 57 combined schools in TAS that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Anthony's Catholic School, a Catholic primary school 0.6 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Launceston Christian School scores 1070 — above average.
Enrolment and location
Launceston Christian School is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
Schools near Launceston Christian School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Launceston Christian School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Riverside | 0.6 km | 1026 | 44 lower | 180 |
| Riverside High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Riverside | 1.1 km | 1009 | 61 lower | 624 |
| Riverside Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Riverside | 1.5 km | 1018 | 52 lower | 673 |
| Mastery Schools Australia - LauncestonIndependent Combined · Newnham | 2.6 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Launceston Church Grammar SchoolIndependent Secondary · Mowbray | 3.3 km | 1094 | 24 higher | 723 |
| Australian Christian College - LauncestonIndependent Combined · Newnham | 3.6 km | 1011 | 59 lower | 129 |
| Mowbray Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mowbray | 3.6 km | 925 | 145 lower | 494 |
| East Tamar Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Mayfield | 3.6 km | 863 | 207 lower | 336 |
| Brooks High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Rocherlea | 3.7 km | 886 | 184 lower | 451 |
| St Finn Barr's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Invermay | 3.8 km | 984 | 86 lower | 282 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Launceston Christian School a government school?
No, Launceston Christian School is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Launceston Christian School offer?
Launceston Christian School offers Prep-12.
What is Launceston Christian School's ICSEA score?
Launceston Christian School has an ICSEA score of 1070, placing it in the 75th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Launceston Christian School?
Launceston Christian School has 742 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Launceston Christian School?
The nearest schools to Launceston Christian School are St Anthony's Catholic School (0.6 km), Riverside High School (1.1 km), Riverside Primary School (1.5 km).
Where is Launceston Christian School located?
Launceston Christian School is located in Riverside, TAS 7250. Visit the school website at http://www.lcs.tas.edu.au.