Campania District School vs St John's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 7.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Campania District School
Campania · Government combined · K-12
202 students · ICSEA 900
St John's Catholic School
Richmond · Catholic primary · Prep-6
291 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | Campania District School Campania TAS | St John's Catholic School Richmond TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #30 of 51 | #49 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #964 of 1,259 | #2716 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 202 | 291 |
| Girls / boys | 105 / 97 | 127 / 164 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | 23 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 2 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 900 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.8 | 20.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 12.9 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 5% |
| Suburb | Campania 7026 | Richmond 7025 |
| Council area | Southern Midlands | Clarence |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.campaniadistrict.tas.edu.au/ | www.stjohns.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (49.7 vs 35.0).
- •St John's Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1010 vs 900), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Campania District School has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 14.0).
- •St John's Catholic School is the larger school with 291 students compared with 202.
- •Campania District School is a government school while St John's 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 Campania District School better than St John's Catholic School?
On the Success Index, St John's Catholic School ranks higher (49.7 vs 35.0 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 Campania District School and St John's Catholic School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Campania and Richmond in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Campania District School has 8.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John's Catholic School has 14.0.
How do Campania District School and St John's Catholic School rank in TAS?
Campania District School is 30th of 51 and St John's Catholic School is 49th of 132 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.