Calvin Christian School vs Illawarra Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 3.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Calvin Christian School
Kingston · Independent combined · Prep-12
788 students · ICSEA 1088
Illawarra Primary School
Blackmans Bay · Government primary · K-6
391 students · ICSEA 1082
| Measure | Calvin Christian School Kingston TAS | Illawarra Primary School Blackmans Bay TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 51 | #14 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #334 of 1,259 | #917 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 788 | 391 |
| Girls / boys | 386 / 402 | 189 / 202 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | 96 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 36 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +65% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1088 | 1082 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.8 | 26.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.0 | 15.5 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | Kingston 7050 | Blackmans Bay 7052 |
| Council area | Kingborough | Kingborough |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.calvin.tas.edu.au | illawarraprimaryschool.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Illawarra Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.0 vs 66.5).
- •Calvin Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1088 vs 1082), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Calvin Christian School is the larger school with 788 students compared with 391.
- •Calvin Christian School has grown faster over five years (65% vs -11%).
- •Calvin Christian School is a independent school while Illawarra Primary School is a government 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 Calvin Christian School better than Illawarra Primary School?
On the Success Index, Illawarra Primary School ranks higher (71.0 vs 66.5 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 Calvin Christian School and Illawarra Primary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Kingston and Blackmans Bay in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Calvin Christian School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Illawarra Primary School has 14.2.
How do Calvin Christian School and Illawarra Primary School rank in TAS?
Calvin Christian School is 7th of 51 and Illawarra Primary School is 14th of 132 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.