Clarendon Vale Primary School vs John Paul II Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Tasmania, 819 m 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
John Paul II Catholic School
Clarendon Vale · Catholic primary · Prep-6
199 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | Clarendon Vale Primary School Clarendon Vale TAS | John Paul II Catholic School Clarendon Vale TAS |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #129 of 132 | #60 of 132 |
| National rank (type) | #4771 of 4,908 | #3000 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 124 | 199 |
| Girls / boys | 60 / 64 | 98 / 101 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +47% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 754 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 91% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 15.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 18.2 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 35% | 10% |
| Suburb | Clarendon Vale 7019 | Clarendon Vale 7019 |
| Council area | Clarence | Clarence |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | clarendonvaleprimary.education.tas.edu.au/ | www.johnpaul.tas.edu.au |
The verdict
- •John Paul II Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (46.0 vs 20.1).
- •John Paul II Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (968 vs 754), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Clarendon Vale Primary School has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 13.0).
- •John Paul II Catholic School is the larger school with 199 students compared with 124.
- •John Paul II Catholic School has grown faster over five years (47% vs 5%).
- •Clarendon Vale Primary School is a government school while John Paul II Catholic School is a catholic 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 John Paul II Catholic School?
On the Success Index, John Paul II Catholic School ranks higher (46.0 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 John Paul II Catholic School?
About 819 m in a straight line, between Clarendon Vale and Clarendon Vale in Tasmania.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clarendon Vale Primary School has 8.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and John Paul II Catholic School has 13.0.
How do Clarendon Vale Primary School and John Paul II Catholic School rank in TAS?
Clarendon Vale Primary School is 129th of 132 and John Paul II Catholic School is 60th of 132 among primary schools in Tasmania on the 2025 Success Index.