Blackmans Bay Primary School vs Southern Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 1.3 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
Southern Christian College
Kingston · Independent combined · Prep-12
312 students · ICSEA 1059
| Measure | Blackmans Bay Primary School Blackmans Bay TAS | Southern Christian College Kingston TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #20 of 132 | #14 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #1501 of 4,908 | #544 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 257 | 312 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 125 | 160 / 152 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 36 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 12 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1035 | 1059 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 27.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 14.9 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 8% |
| Suburb | Blackmans Bay 7052 | Kingston 7050 |
| Council area | Kingborough | Kingborough |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | blackmansbayprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.scc.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Blackmans Bay Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (64.4 vs 55.2).
- •Southern Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1059 vs 1035), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Southern Christian College has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.8).
- •Southern Christian College is the larger school with 312 students compared with 257.
- •Blackmans Bay Primary School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -23%).
- •Blackmans Bay Primary School is a government school while Southern Christian College 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 Southern Christian College?
On the Success Index, Blackmans Bay Primary School ranks higher (64.4 vs 55.2 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 Blackmans Bay Primary School and Southern Christian College?
About 1.3 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 Southern Christian College has 11.4.
How do Blackmans Bay Primary School and Southern Christian College rank in TAS?
Blackmans Bay Primary School is 20th of 132 and Southern Christian College is 14th of 51 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.