Austins Ferry Primary School vs St Virgil's College
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.
Austins Ferry Primary School
Claremont · Government primary · K-6
416 students · ICSEA 894
St Virgil's College
Austins Ferry · Catholic combined · Prep-12
792 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | Austins Ferry Primary School Claremont TAS | St Virgil's College Austins Ferry TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #117 of 132 | #20 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #4593 of 4,908 | #720 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 416 | 792 |
| Girls / boys | 190 / 226 | 0 / 792 |
| Foundation intake | 56 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 112 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 22 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 894 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.4 | 65.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.6 | 42.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 6% |
| Suburb | Claremont 7011 | Austins Ferry 7011 |
| Council area | Glenorchy | Glenorchy |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | austinsferryprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.stvirgils.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Virgil's College scores higher on the Success Index (47.1 vs 23.5).
- •St Virgil's College has the higher ICSEA (1024 vs 894), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Austins Ferry Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.1).
- •St Virgil's College is the larger school with 792 students compared with 416.
- •St Virgil's College has grown faster over five years (2% vs -23%).
- •Austins Ferry Primary School is a government school while St Virgil's College 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 St Virgil's College?
On the Success Index, St Virgil's College ranks higher (47.1 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 St Virgil's College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Claremont and Austins Ferry in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Austins Ferry Primary School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Virgil's College has 12.1.
How do Austins Ferry Primary School and St Virgil's College rank in TAS?
Austins Ferry Primary School is 117th of 132 and St Virgil's College is 20th of 51 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.