Calvin Christian School vs St Aloysius Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Tasmania, 2.3 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
St Aloysius Catholic College
Huntingfield · Catholic combined · Prep-12
1,120 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Calvin Christian School Kingston TAS | St Aloysius Catholic College Huntingfield TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 51 | #26 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #334 of 1,259 | #823 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 788 | 1,120 |
| Girls / boys | 386 / 402 | 487 / 633 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 76 |
| Year 7 cohort | 96 | 132 |
| Year 12 cohort | 36 | 17 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +65% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1088 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.8 | 84.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.0 | 50.6 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 15% |
| Suburb | Kingston 7050 | Huntingfield 7055 |
| Council area | Kingborough | Kingborough |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.calvin.tas.edu.au | www.staloysius.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Calvin Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (66.5 vs 42.1).
- •Calvin Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1088 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Aloysius Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.9).
- •St Aloysius Catholic College is the larger school with 1,120 students compared with 788.
- •Calvin Christian School has grown faster over five years (65% vs 15%).
- •Calvin Christian School is a independent school while St Aloysius Catholic College 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 Calvin Christian School better than St Aloysius Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Calvin Christian School ranks higher (66.5 vs 42.1 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 St Aloysius Catholic College?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Kingston and Huntingfield in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Calvin Christian School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Aloysius Catholic College has 13.2.
How do Calvin Christian School and St Aloysius Catholic College rank in TAS?
Calvin Christian School is 7th of 51 and St Aloysius Catholic College is 26th of 51 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.