Australian Christian College - Burnie vs Burnie Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 6.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian Christian College - Burnie
Somerset · Independent combined · 1-10
28 students · ICSEA 979
Burnie Primary School
Park Grove · Government primary · K-6
330 students · ICSEA 984
| Measure | Australian Christian College - Burnie Somerset TAS | Burnie Primary School Park Grove TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #68 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3260 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | 1-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 28 | 330 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 19 | 175 / 155 |
| Foundation intake | – | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | 3 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -35% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 984 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 21.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 16% |
| Suburb | Somerset 7322 | Park Grove 7320 |
| Council area | Waratah-Wynyard | Burnie |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.acc.edu.au/burnie/ | burnieprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Burnie Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (42.3 vs 41.3).
- •Burnie Primary School has the higher ICSEA (984 vs 979), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Australian Christian College - Burnie has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 14.4).
- •Burnie Primary School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 28.
- •Burnie Primary School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -35%).
- •Australian Christian College - Burnie is a independent school while Burnie Primary School is a government 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 Australian Christian College - Burnie better than Burnie Primary School?
On the Success Index, Burnie Primary School ranks higher (42.3 vs 41.3 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 Australian Christian College - Burnie and Burnie Primary School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Somerset and Park Grove in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Christian College - Burnie has 8.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Burnie Primary School has 14.4.
How do Australian Christian College - Burnie and Burnie Primary School rank in TAS?
Australian Christian College - Burnie is unranked and Burnie Primary School is 68th of 132 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.