Bayview Secondary College vs John Paul II Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 341 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
John Paul II Catholic School
Clarendon Vale · Catholic primary · Prep-6
199 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | Bayview Secondary College Rokeby TAS | John Paul II Catholic School Clarendon Vale TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #25 of 42 | #60 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #1169 of 1,472 | #3000 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 357 | 199 |
| Girls / boys | 172 / 185 | 98 / 101 |
| Foundation intake | – | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | 69 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 20 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | +47% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 873 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 72% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.8 | 15.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.2 | 18.2 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 10% |
| Suburb | Rokeby 7019 | Clarendon Vale 7019 |
| Council area | Clarence | Clarence |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bayviewsc.education.tas.edu.au | www.johnpaul.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •John Paul II Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (46.0 vs 30.4).
- •John Paul II Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (968 vs 873), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bayview Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 13.0).
- •Bayview Secondary College is the larger school with 357 students compared with 199.
- •John Paul II Catholic School has grown faster over five years (47% vs 17%).
- •Bayview Secondary College is a government school while John Paul II 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 Bayview Secondary College better than John Paul II Catholic School?
On the Success Index, John Paul II Catholic School ranks higher (46.0 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 John Paul II Catholic School?
About 341 m in a straight line, between Rokeby and Clarendon Vale in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bayview Secondary College has 9.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and John Paul II Catholic School has 13.0.
How do Bayview Secondary College and John Paul II Catholic School rank in TAS?
Bayview Secondary College is 25th of 42 and John Paul II Catholic School is 60th of 132 among secondary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.