Blackmans Bay Primary School vs Calvin Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blackmans Bay Primary School
Blackmans Bay · Government primary · K-6
257 students · ICSEA 1035
Calvin Christian School
Kingston · Independent combined · Prep-12
788 students · ICSEA 1088
| Measure | Blackmans Bay Primary School Blackmans Bay TAS | Calvin Christian School Kingston TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #20 of 132 | #7 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #1501 of 4,908 | #334 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 257 | 788 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 125 | 386 / 402 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 96 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 36 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +65% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1035 | 1088 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 56.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 41.0 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 3% |
| Suburb | Blackmans Bay 7052 | Kingston 7050 |
| Council area | Kingborough | Kingborough |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | blackmansbayprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.calvin.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Calvin Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (66.5 vs 64.4).
- •Calvin Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1088 vs 1035), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blackmans Bay Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.9).
- •Calvin Christian School is the larger school with 788 students compared with 257.
- •Calvin Christian School has grown faster over five years (65% vs -7%).
- •Blackmans Bay Primary School is a government school while Calvin 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 Blackmans Bay Primary School better than Calvin Christian School?
On the Success Index, Calvin Christian School ranks higher (66.5 vs 64.4 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 Blackmans Bay Primary School and Calvin Christian School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Blackmans Bay and Kingston in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blackmans Bay Primary School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Calvin Christian School has 13.9.
How do Blackmans Bay Primary School and Calvin Christian School rank in TAS?
Blackmans Bay Primary School is 20th of 132 and Calvin Christian School is 7th of 51 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.