Circular Head Christian School vs OneSchool Global Tas
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Tasmania, 280 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
OneSchool Global Tas
Claremont · Independent combined · 3-12
92 students · ICSEA 970
| Measure | Circular Head Christian School Smithton TAS | OneSchool Global Tas Claremont TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #49 of 51 | #35 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #1157 of 1,259 | #1007 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 3-12 |
| Students | 265 | 92 |
| Girls / boys | 144 / 121 | 46 / 46 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 26 | 11 |
| Year 12 cohort | 13 | 14 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +30% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 903 | 970 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 7.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.1 | 12.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 33% | 0% |
| Suburb | Smithton 7330 | Claremont 7011 |
| Council area | Circular Head | Glenorchy |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.chcs.tas.edu.au | www.oneschoolglobal.com/regions/australia/tasmania/ |
The verdict
- •OneSchool Global Tas scores higher on the Success Index (33.0 vs 26.3).
- •OneSchool Global Tas has the higher ICSEA (970 vs 903), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •OneSchool Global Tas has fewer students per teacher (7.4 vs 13.1).
- •Circular Head Christian School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 92.
- •Circular Head Christian School has grown faster over five years (30% vs -23%).
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 OneSchool Global Tas?
On the Success Index, OneSchool Global Tas ranks higher (33.0 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 OneSchool Global Tas?
About 280 km in a straight line, between Smithton and Claremont in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Circular Head Christian School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and OneSchool Global Tas has 7.4.
How do Circular Head Christian School and OneSchool Global Tas rank in TAS?
Circular Head Christian School is 49th of 51 and OneSchool Global Tas is 35th of 51 among combined schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.