Channel Christian School vs Peregrine
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 16 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
Peregrine
Nicholls Rivulet · Independent primary · Prep-10
90 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Channel Christian School Margate TAS | Peregrine Nicholls Rivulet TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #8 of 132 | #24 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #501 of 4,908 | #1712 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 150 | 90 |
| Girls / boys | 71 / 79 | 34 / 56 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 2 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +55% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1092 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 9.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 7.2 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Margate 7054 | Nicholls Rivulet 7112 |
| Council area | Kingborough | Huon Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.cst.tas.edu.au | www.peregrine.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Channel Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (75.4 vs 62.3).
- •Channel Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 1048), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Peregrine has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.2).
- •Channel Christian School is the larger school with 150 students compared with 90.
- •Channel Christian School has grown faster over five years (55% vs -1%).
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 Peregrine?
On the Success Index, Channel Christian School ranks higher (75.4 vs 62.3 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 Peregrine?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Margate and Nicholls Rivulet in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Channel Christian School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Peregrine has 10.0.
How do Channel Christian School and Peregrine rank in TAS?
Channel Christian School is 8th of 132 and Peregrine is 24th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.