Australian Christian College - Burnie vs OneSchool Global Tas
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Tasmania, 229 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
OneSchool Global Tas
Claremont · Independent combined · 3-12
92 students · ICSEA 970
| Measure | Australian Christian College - Burnie Somerset TAS | OneSchool Global Tas Claremont TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #35 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1007 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | 1-10 | 3-12 |
| Students | 28 | 92 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 19 | 46 / 46 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 3 | 11 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 14 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -35% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 979 | 970 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 7.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 12.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 0% |
| Suburb | Somerset 7322 | Claremont 7011 |
| Council area | Waratah-Wynyard | Glenorchy |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.acc.edu.au/burnie/ | www.oneschoolglobal.com/regions/australia/tasmania/ |
The verdict
- •Australian Christian College - Burnie scores higher on the Success Index (41.3 vs 33.0).
- •Australian Christian College - Burnie has the higher ICSEA (979 vs 970), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •OneSchool Global Tas has fewer students per teacher (7.4 vs 8.0).
- •OneSchool Global Tas is the larger school with 92 students compared with 28.
- •OneSchool Global Tas has grown faster over five years (-23% 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 OneSchool Global Tas?
On the Success Index, Australian Christian College - Burnie ranks higher (41.3 vs 33.0 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 OneSchool Global Tas?
About 229 km in a straight line, between Somerset and Claremont in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Christian College - Burnie has 8.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and OneSchool Global Tas has 7.4.
How do Australian Christian College - Burnie and OneSchool Global Tas rank in TAS?
Australian Christian College - Burnie is unranked and OneSchool Global Tas is 35th of 51 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.