Bellerive Primary School vs Corpus Christi Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 159 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bellerive Primary School
Bellerive · Government primary · K-6
458 students · ICSEA 1060
Corpus Christi Catholic School
Bellerive · Catholic primary · Prep-6
413 students · ICSEA 1060
| Measure | Bellerive Primary School Bellerive TAS | Corpus Christi Catholic School Bellerive TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #26 of 132 | #29 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #1722 of 4,908 | #1825 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 458 | 413 |
| Girls / boys | 210 / 248 | 197 / 216 |
| Foundation intake | 49 | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1060 | 1060 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.8 | 24.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.3 | 16.4 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 7% |
| Suburb | Bellerive 7018 | Bellerive 7018 |
| Council area | Clarence | Clarence |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | belleriveprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.corpuschristi.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bellerive Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.2 vs 61.2).
- •Bellerive Primary School has fewer students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.1).
- •Bellerive Primary School is the larger school with 458 students compared with 413.
- •Corpus Christi Catholic School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -5%).
- •Bellerive Primary School is a government school while Corpus Christi 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 Bellerive Primary School better than Corpus Christi Catholic School?
On the Success Index, Bellerive Primary School ranks higher (62.2 vs 61.2 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 Bellerive Primary School and Corpus Christi Catholic School?
About 159 m in a straight line, between Bellerive and Bellerive in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bellerive Primary School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Corpus Christi Catholic School has 17.1.
How do Bellerive Primary School and Corpus Christi Catholic School rank in TAS?
Bellerive Primary School is 26th of 132 and Corpus Christi Catholic School is 29th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.