Clarendon Vale Primary School vs Emmanuel Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tasmania, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clarendon Vale Primary School
Clarendon Vale · Government primary · K-6
124 students · ICSEA 754
Emmanuel Christian School
Rokeby · Independent combined · Prep-10
265 students · ICSEA 981
| Measure | Clarendon Vale Primary School Clarendon Vale TAS | Emmanuel Christian School Rokeby TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #129 of 132 | #28 of 51 |
| National rank (type) | #4771 of 4,908 | #956 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 124 | 265 |
| Girls / boys | 60 / 64 | 116 / 149 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 33 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 754 | 981 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 91% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 21.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 19.0 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 35% | 14% |
| Suburb | Clarendon Vale 7019 | Rokeby 7019 |
| Council area | Clarence | Clarence |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | clarendonvaleprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.cst.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Emmanuel Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (35.4 vs 20.1).
- •Emmanuel Christian School has the higher ICSEA (981 vs 754), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clarendon Vale Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 12.5).
- •Emmanuel Christian School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 124.
- •Emmanuel Christian School has grown faster over five years (20% vs 5%).
- •Clarendon Vale Primary School is a government school while Emmanuel Christian School is an independent 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 Clarendon Vale Primary School better than Emmanuel Christian School?
On the Success Index, Emmanuel Christian School ranks higher (35.4 vs 20.1 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 Clarendon Vale Primary School and Emmanuel Christian School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Clarendon Vale and Rokeby in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clarendon Vale Primary School has 8.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Emmanuel Christian School has 12.5.
How do Clarendon Vale Primary School and Emmanuel Christian School rank in TAS?
Clarendon Vale Primary School is 129th of 132 and Emmanuel Christian School is 28th of 51 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.