Australian Christian College - Burnie vs Circular Head Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Tasmania, 62 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
Circular Head Christian School
Smithton · Independent combined · Prep-12
265 students · ICSEA 903
| Measure | Australian Christian College - Burnie Somerset TAS | Circular Head Christian School Smithton TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #49 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1157 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | 1-10 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 28 | 265 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 19 | 144 / 121 |
| Foundation intake | – | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | 3 | 26 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 13 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -35% | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 903 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 20.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 17.7 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 33% |
| Suburb | Somerset 7322 | Smithton 7330 |
| Council area | Waratah-Wynyard | Circular Head |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.acc.edu.au/burnie/ | www.chcs.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Australian Christian College - Burnie scores higher on the Success Index (41.3 vs 26.3).
- •Australian Christian College - Burnie has the higher ICSEA (979 vs 903), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Australian Christian College - Burnie has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 13.1).
- •Circular Head Christian School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 28.
- •Circular Head Christian School has grown faster over five years (30% vs -35%).
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 Circular Head Christian School?
On the Success Index, Australian Christian College - Burnie ranks higher (41.3 vs 26.3 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 Circular Head Christian School?
About 62 km in a straight line, between Somerset and Smithton in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Christian College - Burnie has 8.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Circular Head Christian School has 13.1.
How do Australian Christian College - Burnie and Circular Head Christian School rank in TAS?
Australian Christian College - Burnie is unranked and Circular Head Christian School is 49th of 51 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.