Channel Christian School vs Margate Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 782 m 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
Margate Primary School
Margate · Government primary · K-6
364 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Channel Christian School Margate TAS | Margate Primary School Margate TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #8 of 132 | #40 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #501 of 4,908 | #2420 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 150 | 364 |
| Girls / boys | 71 / 79 | 173 / 191 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +55% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1092 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 26.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 12.3 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 9% |
| Suburb | Margate 7054 | Margate 7054 |
| Council area | Kingborough | Kingborough |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cst.tas.edu.au | margateprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Channel Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (75.4 vs 53.9).
- •Channel Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Margate Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.2).
- •Margate Primary School is the larger school with 364 students compared with 150.
- •Channel Christian School has grown faster over five years (55% vs -20%).
- •Channel Christian School is a independent school while Margate 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 Margate Primary School?
On the Success Index, Channel Christian School ranks higher (75.4 vs 53.9 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 Margate Primary School?
About 782 m in a straight line, between Margate and Margate in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Channel Christian School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Margate Primary School has 13.3.
How do Channel Christian School and Margate Primary School rank in TAS?
Channel Christian School is 8th of 132 and Margate Primary School is 40th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.