Small independent, coeducational combined school (Prep–10) in Launceston, Tasmania.
NAPLAN averaging +33 above national year-level averages; the result is a B overall.
John Calvin School has an overall SchoolRank score of 65.8/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 65/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1051, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at John Calvin School, Year 3 students averaged 427 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 561, well above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 605, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 544, below the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Grammar. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
John Calvin School is a very small independent combined school with approximately 112 students. It offers education for years Prep-10. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
John Calvin School has approximate annual tuition fees of $2,502. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school's value score is 64/100, which measures academic outcomes relative to the cost of attendance.
John Calvin School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.3:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 30% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 93%, which is strong.
John Calvin School is located in Launceston, TAS, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 1051 (69th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.