Australian Christian College - Burnie vs Emmanuel Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Tasmania, 246 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
Emmanuel Christian School
Rokeby · Independent combined · Prep-10
265 students · ICSEA 981
| Measure | Australian Christian College - Burnie Somerset TAS | Emmanuel Christian School Rokeby TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #28 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | – | #956 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | 1-10 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 28 | 265 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 19 | 116 / 149 |
| Foundation intake | – | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | 3 | 33 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -35% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 981 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 21.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 19.0 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 14% |
| Suburb | Somerset 7322 | Rokeby 7019 |
| Council area | Waratah-Wynyard | Clarence |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.acc.edu.au/burnie/ | www.cst.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Australian Christian College - Burnie scores higher on the Success Index (41.3 vs 35.4).
- •Emmanuel Christian School has the higher ICSEA (981 vs 979), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Australian Christian College - Burnie has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 12.5).
- •Emmanuel Christian School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 28.
- •Emmanuel Christian School has grown faster over five years (20% 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 Emmanuel Christian School?
On the Success Index, Australian Christian College - Burnie ranks higher (41.3 vs 35.4 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 Emmanuel Christian School?
About 246 km in a straight line, between Somerset and Rokeby in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Christian College - Burnie has 8.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Emmanuel Christian School has 12.5.
How do Australian Christian College - Burnie and Emmanuel Christian School rank in TAS?
Australian Christian College - Burnie is unranked and Emmanuel Christian School is 28th of 51 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.