Austins Ferry Primary School vs Holy Rosary Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 909 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Austins Ferry Primary School
Claremont · Government primary · K-6
416 students · ICSEA 894
Holy Rosary Catholic School
Claremont · Catholic primary · Prep-6
374 students · ICSEA 977
| Measure | Austins Ferry Primary School Claremont TAS | Holy Rosary Catholic School Claremont TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #117 of 132 | #82 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #4593 of 4,908 | #3717 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 416 | 374 |
| Girls / boys | 190 / 226 | 166 / 208 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 894 | 977 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.4 | 23.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.6 | 22.0 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 12% |
| Suburb | Claremont 7011 | Claremont 7011 |
| Council area | Glenorchy | Glenorchy |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | austinsferryprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.holyrosary.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Rosary Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (35.8 vs 23.5).
- •Holy Rosary Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (977 vs 894), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Austins Ferry Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.7).
- •Austins Ferry Primary School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 374.
- •Holy Rosary Catholic School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -23%).
- •Austins Ferry Primary School is a government school while Holy Rosary Catholic School is a catholic 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 Austins Ferry Primary School better than Holy Rosary Catholic School?
On the Success Index, Holy Rosary Catholic School ranks higher (35.8 vs 23.5 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 Austins Ferry Primary School and Holy Rosary Catholic School?
About 909 m in a straight line, between Claremont and Claremont in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Austins Ferry Primary School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Rosary Catholic School has 15.7.
How do Austins Ferry Primary School and Holy Rosary Catholic School rank in TAS?
Austins Ferry Primary School is 117th of 132 and Holy Rosary Catholic School is 82nd of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.