Australian Christian College - Hobart vs St Cuthbert's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 442 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian Christian College - Hobart
Geilston Bay · Independent combined · Prep-10
119 students · ICSEA 1014
St Cuthbert's Catholic School
Lindisfarne · Catholic primary · Prep-6
254 students · ICSEA 1035
| Measure | Australian Christian College - Hobart Geilston Bay TAS | St Cuthbert's Catholic School Lindisfarne TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #16 of 51 | #27 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #626 of 1,259 | #1766 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 119 | 254 |
| Girls / boys | 61 / 58 | 111 / 143 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | 15 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +177% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 1035 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 17.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 15.4 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 7% |
| Suburb | Geilston Bay 7015 | Lindisfarne 7015 |
| Council area | Clarence | Clarence |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.acc.edu.au/hobart/ | www.stcuthberts.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Cuthbert's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (61.8 vs 51.3).
- •St Cuthbert's Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1035 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Australian Christian College - Hobart has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.5).
- •St Cuthbert's Catholic School is the larger school with 254 students compared with 119.
- •Australian Christian College - Hobart has grown faster over five years (177% vs 18%).
- •Australian Christian College - Hobart is a independent school while St Cuthbert's Catholic School 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 Australian Christian College - Hobart better than St Cuthbert's Catholic School?
On the Success Index, St Cuthbert's Catholic School ranks higher (61.8 vs 51.3 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 - Hobart and St Cuthbert's Catholic School?
About 442 m in a straight line, between Geilston Bay and Lindisfarne in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Christian College - Hobart has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Cuthbert's Catholic School has 14.5.
How do Australian Christian College - Hobart and St Cuthbert's Catholic School rank in TAS?
Australian Christian College - Hobart is 16th of 51 and St Cuthbert's Catholic School is 27th of 132 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.