Circular Head Christian School vs Emmanuel Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Tasmania, 298 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Circular Head Christian School
Smithton · Independent combined · Prep-12
265 students · ICSEA 903
Emmanuel Christian School
Rokeby · Independent combined · Prep-10
265 students · ICSEA 981
| Measure | Circular Head Christian School Smithton TAS | Emmanuel Christian School Rokeby TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #49 of 51 | #28 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #1157 of 1,259 | #956 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 265 | 265 |
| Girls / boys | 144 / 121 | 116 / 149 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | 26 | 33 |
| Year 12 cohort | 13 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +30% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 903 | 981 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.1 | 21.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 19.0 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 33% | 14% |
| Suburb | Smithton 7330 | Rokeby 7019 |
| Council area | Circular Head | Clarence |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.chcs.tas.edu.au | www.cst.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Emmanuel Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (35.4 vs 26.3).
- •Emmanuel Christian School has the higher ICSEA (981 vs 903), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Emmanuel Christian School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.1).
- •Emmanuel Christian School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 265.
- •Circular Head Christian School has grown faster over five years (30% vs 20%).
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 Circular Head Christian School better than Emmanuel Christian School?
On the Success Index, Emmanuel Christian School ranks higher (35.4 vs 26.3 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 Circular Head Christian School and Emmanuel Christian School?
About 298 km in a straight line, between Smithton and Rokeby in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Circular Head Christian School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Emmanuel Christian School has 12.5.
How do Circular Head Christian School and Emmanuel Christian School rank in TAS?
Circular Head Christian School is 49th of 51 and Emmanuel Christian School is 28th of 51 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.