Bayview Secondary College vs Emmanuel Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 656 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bayview Secondary College
Rokeby · Government high school · 7-12
357 students · ICSEA 873
Emmanuel Christian School
Rokeby · Independent combined · Prep-10
265 students · ICSEA 981
| Measure | Bayview Secondary College Rokeby TAS | Emmanuel Christian School Rokeby TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #25 of 42 | #28 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #1169 of 1,472 | #956 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 357 | 265 |
| Girls / boys | 172 / 185 | 116 / 149 |
| Foundation intake | – | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | 69 | 33 |
| Year 12 cohort | 20 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 873 | 981 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 72% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.8 | 21.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 19.0 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 14% |
| Suburb | Rokeby 7019 | Rokeby 7019 |
| Council area | Clarence | Clarence |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bayviewsc.education.tas.edu.au | www.cst.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Emmanuel Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (35.4 vs 30.4).
- •Emmanuel Christian School has the higher ICSEA (981 vs 873), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bayview Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 12.5).
- •Bayview Secondary College is the larger school with 357 students compared with 265.
- •Bayview Secondary College is a government school while Emmanuel Christian School is an independent 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 Bayview Secondary College better than Emmanuel Christian School?
On the Success Index, Emmanuel Christian School ranks higher (35.4 vs 30.4 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 Bayview Secondary College and Emmanuel Christian School?
About 656 m in a straight line, between Rokeby and Rokeby in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bayview Secondary College has 9.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Emmanuel Christian School has 12.5.
How do Bayview Secondary College and Emmanuel Christian School rank in TAS?
Bayview Secondary College is 25th of 42 and Emmanuel Christian School is 28th of 51 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.