Channel Christian School vs Illawarra Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 4.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Channel Christian School
Margate · Independent primary · Prep-6
150 students · ICSEA 1092
Illawarra Primary School
Blackmans Bay · Government primary · K-6
391 students · ICSEA 1082
| Measure | Channel Christian School Margate TAS | Illawarra Primary School Blackmans Bay TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #8 of 132 | #14 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #501 of 4,908 | #917 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 150 | 391 |
| Girls / boys | 71 / 79 | 189 / 202 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 57 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +55% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1092 | 1082 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 26.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 15.5 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | Margate 7054 | Blackmans Bay 7052 |
| Council area | Kingborough | Kingborough |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cst.tas.edu.au | illawarraprimaryschool.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Channel Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (75.4 vs 71.0).
- •Channel Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 1082), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Illawarra Primary School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 150.
- •Channel Christian School has grown faster over five years (55% vs -11%).
- •Channel 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 Channel Christian School better than Illawarra Primary School?
On the Success Index, Channel Christian School ranks higher (75.4 vs 71.0 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 Channel Christian School and Illawarra Primary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Margate and Blackmans Bay in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Channel Christian School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Illawarra Primary School has 14.2.
How do Channel Christian School and Illawarra Primary School rank in TAS?
Channel Christian School is 8th of 132 and Illawarra Primary School is 14th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.