Channel Christian School vs Snug Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 4.5 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
Snug Primary School
Snug · Government primary · K-6
323 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Channel Christian School Margate TAS | Snug Primary School Snug TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #8 of 132 | #35 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #501 of 4,908 | #2227 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 150 | 323 |
| Girls / boys | 71 / 79 | 140 / 183 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 45 |
| 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 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 24.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 14% |
| Suburb | Margate 7054 | Snug 7054 |
| Council area | Kingborough | Kingborough |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.cst.tas.edu.au | snugprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Channel Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (75.4 vs 56.4).
- •Channel Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Snug Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.2).
- •Snug Primary School is the larger school with 323 students compared with 150.
- •Channel Christian School has grown faster over five years (55% vs -11%).
- •Channel Christian School is a independent school while Snug 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 Snug Primary School?
On the Success Index, Channel Christian School ranks higher (75.4 vs 56.4 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 Snug Primary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Margate and Snug in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Channel Christian School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Snug Primary School has 12.9.
How do Channel Christian School and Snug Primary School rank in TAS?
Channel Christian School is 8th of 132 and Snug Primary School is 35th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.